Using mercury in small-scale mining stays a major threat

A woman mixing the sand-filled gold with mercury, a part of the refining process for many small-scale miners in Tanzania. Despite the health risks mercury poses, many still do this with bare hands and no masks.  PHOTO | HALILI LETEA

What you need to know:

  • Despite repeated warnings on the negative effects of mercury, small-scale miners still can’t afford to make the change