Artisanal mining, while allowing for more selective extraction and minimizing large-scale disruption, exposes miners to serious risks including landslides, cave-ins, and long-term health problems from dust inhalation and exposure to mercury used in gold separation.
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Unidentified Speaker — Unearthing Madagascar's Gemstone Treasures: The Hidden Costs [wE0e1QTrwP0]Evidence Quote
“the lack of safety regulations and modern equipment exposes miners to risks like landslides cave-ins and long-term health problems from dust inhalation and exposure to Mercury often used used to separate gold [5:43]”
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