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A Practical Guide Reducing Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

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Summary

In order to comply with modern environmental standards, reducing mercury use is a key step in realizing ASGM development opportunities Who can use this document? Policy makers, miners and civil society can use this document to learn about technologies and approaches for reducing and eliminating mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).

Thumbnail image for In order to comply with modern environmental standards, reducing mercury use is a key step in realizing ASGM development opportunities Who can use this document? Policy makers, miners and civil society can use this document to learn about technologies and approaches for reducing and eliminating mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM).
Issuer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year

2012

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Education
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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