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Lead poisoning: Artisanal miners trained on safe gold processing methods

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it is training artisanal miners on safe ways of processing gold to avoid outbreak of lead...

Nigeria, UN commence scheme to phase out use of mercury in gold mining

An initiative aimed at reducing and eventually phase out the use of mercury in gold mining in Nigeria formally commenced at an inception workshop...

Global Witness: Chinese miner’s role in Congo gold rush

Chinese-owned mining company exporting to Dubai gave armed groups AK-47s for access to gold, alleges Global Witness, an international NGO that works to break links between...

State of emergency in Peru as illegal gold mining causes mercury contamination

Peru’s government has declared a two-month state of emergency across 11 Amazon jungle districts due to mercury contamination caused by widespread illegal gold mining activities. The South American country,...

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COP28: Stakeholders to leverage support for climate change, development

Some countries and international institutions have pledged to support the channelling of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through Multilateral Development...
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COP28: Beginning of the end for fossil fuels?

COP28 in Dubai may eventually be the summit that marks a date with destiny. A date that marks the...

COP28: Climate change severely impacting migratory species of wild animals – Report

Climate change is already having catastrophic impacts on many migratory animals and their ability to provide vital ecosystem services...

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COP28: Stakeholders to leverage support for climate change, development

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COP28: Beginning of the end for fossil fuels?

COP28 in Dubai may eventually be the summit that...