In Indonesia, Outlaw Gold Miners Poison Themselves to Survive
One large mining company is trying to shut illegal operations, which use mercury. The small-scale miners say there ’s no other way to earn a living.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Richard C. Paddock and Adam Dean Tags: Mines and Mining Gold Mercury (Metal) Hazardous and Toxic Substances Environment Indonesia Sumbawa (Indonesia) PT Amman Mineral Nusa Source Type: news