artisanal gold mining in nigeria

Posted at: December 4, 2012

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  • Unprecedented lead poisoning from Nigerian gold mining

    More than 160 people, including at least 100 children, have died from lead poisoning from artisanal gold mining in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara State

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    The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is a non profit organization dedicated to improving the environment, health and livelihoods of Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining

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