Mercury use in mining poses major health risks in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam. Artisanal and small-scale miners in Tanzania face numerous challenges, with the widespread use of mercury among the most pressing, experts unveiled on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Experts said of 237 registered mines, 197, which is equivalent to 71 percent, rely heavily on mercury, a practice associated with serious health risks, including kidney and lung damage.”