New PlanetGold Project launched in Uganda - aiming to reducing and / or eliminating the use of mercury in artisanal gold mining.

Artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) is is a source of revenue for many and an opportunity for economic development. However, the use of mercury in ASGM puts at risk the health of the workers - many of which are women (45%).

Women are particularly at high risk of exposure because often engaged in the processing and washing stages, where exposure to mercury is high.

Happy to see that Uganda is taking acton on Mercury and looking forward to follow the project though the years!