While the environmental impacts, such as deforestation and water pollution, are well-documented, the direct health consequences for humans are often underestimated.
Here are five major health risks associated with galamsey activities: Mercury poisoning One of the primary dangers of galamsey is mercury exposure.
Mercury is frequently used in the gold extraction process to amalgamate the metal from ore.
This toxic substance can leach into water bodies, contaminating drinking water and aquatic life.