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Journey of Gold: Mining and mercury
Aug 30, 2019· Gold is one of the world's most valuable metals, used in everything from electronics to dentistry. But do you know where yours comes from? 20% of gold comes from artisanal and smallscale miners, who often work illegally using toxic chemicals, such as mercury. The Minamata Convention is working to promote mercuryfree mining that helps workers and the planet.