International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Report to UNEP on global impacts of mercury supply and demand in small-scale gold mining

This report highlights some of the Global Mercury Project’s findings 2002-2007 and outlines some major policy implications for nations worldwide — particularly nations exporting, importing and/or using mercury, as well as all countries affected by global pollution and/or involved in providing capacity assistance to populations involved in ASM.

1223: Removal of Barriers to the Introduction of Cleaner Artisanal Mining and Extraction Technologies

07 May 2010

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Report to UNEP on global impacts of mercury supply and demand in small-scale gold mining.pdf