Behind Zimbabwe's gold boom lies a toxic legacy of mercury pollution

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By EHN CuratorsJun 7, 2026, 12:39 pm287 ptsTop
Despite Zimbabwe's on-paper commitment to reduce and regulate the use of mercury in mining, the toxic metal remains pervasive and unfettered in the country's artisanal gold mining sector.

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