North Cascades WA

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it's poisoning the people who use it

Skagit Valley Herald | Mount Vernon

May 13, 2025

In Senegal's gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing. Despite Senegal's 2016 pledge to reduce mercury…

Read the full story at Skagit Valley Herald | Mount Vernon

Related places

Mount Vernon

Topics

#Senegal

Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it's poisoning the people who use it

Related places

Topics

More from North Cascades

Teen arrested after social media threat prompts investigation at Mount Vernon school

Whatcom County Sheriff pushes back on 'absolutely ridiculous' budget cut proposal

Vikings Picked to Repeat in GNAC Preseason Poll

Newly-released footage shows frantic evacuations, arrest of suspect in deadly Chelan Hills wildfire

CWU Women's Basketball Slotted Second in GNAC Preseason Poll

Vikings Extend Winning Streak With 1-0 Victory Over Saints

Multiple Suspects Sought in 7 Break-in String in City of Chelan

Wildcats Rally Past Nanooks in Five-Set Thriller for Eighth Straight Victory