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Sudan Gold Mines Leave Toxic Trail
Gold mining operations in Sudan are reportedly leaving behind serious environmental and health damage, including toxic contamination of land and water around mining sites. The report highlights the human cost of an industry that has expanded amid the country's conflict, with communities near mines said to face exposure to hazardous chemicals such as mercury and cyanide used in gold processing.
Why now: Sudan's gold sector is growing amid conflict, drawing fresh attention to its environmental and public health consequences.
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- Sudan Gold Mines Leave Toxic Trail · Africa Defense Forum
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