The toxic legacy of galamsey: How mercury and cyanide from illegal mining are poisoning our water bodies

By Judith Brown

Published: September 13, 2024

Last Updated: September 13, 2024

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The toxic legacy of galamsey: How mercury and cyanide from illegal mining are poisoning our water bodies

Polluted water body

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ByJudith Brown

Judith Brown is a journalist with MG News, the news hub of Media General, operators of TV3 Ghana, 3News and more. Email: Judith.Brown@mediageneralgh.com

The toxic legacy of galamsey: How mercury and cyanide from illegal mining are poisoning our water bodies

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