✉news WarSudan first seen 4 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #11
Sudan gold rush leaves toxic legacy as war drives mining
Sudan's gold mining has surged as the ongoing war pushes people toward artisanal extraction, but the boom is leaving a toxic legacy of mercury and other contamination across mining areas. The conflict has weakened regulation, allowing uncontrolled digging that pollutes land and water while wartime factions reportedly profit from the trade.
Why now: The war in Sudan has intensified unregulated gold mining, raising fresh concern about environmental and health damage.
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