In War-Torn Sudan, a Gold Mining Boom Takes a Human Toll

Yale e360
Mar 26, 2025, 1:26 pm101 pts
As civil war rages in Sudan, a surge in gold production is helping finance and arm the warring factions. Most of the mining is done on a small scale by villagers who process the gold using mercury and cyanide, posing serious threats to their health and to the environment. Read more on E360 →

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