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Gold rush in Asia fuels mercury pollution
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Eco-BusinessGold rush in Asia fuels mercury pollution
Paracale in the Philippines has a long gold mining tradition. The pretty coastal town’s emblem features a shovel, pickaxe and miner’s helmet. It is estimated that four-fifths of Paracale’s residents rely on gold mining. Miners gather ore from riverbeds, mines and even metres-deep pools of mud. Many mix it with mercury, which bonds to any gold particles lodged in the ore. When the mixture is heated, the mercury evaporates and leaves gold behind. …
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