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NGOs seek to limit mercury use in gold mining in Uganda

A new project has been launched in Kampala by national authorities and international organizations aiming to advance a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector across the country. 

Lynn Gitu program leader IMPACT explaining how they seek to eliminate the use of mercury in gold mining. (Photo by John Odyek)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The use of mercury by many artisanal gold miners is polluting water sources and damaging the hands of miners. 

A new project has been launched in Kampala by national authorities and

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