The mercury supply chain, stakeholders and their responsibilities in the quest for mercury-free gold

For many years, the use of mercury in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining has afforded an income for many persons without better options, but has brought with it extensive harm to the environment, the miners and their communities. Technical and financial assistance have focused on raising awareness of the affected mining communities and encouraging the transition to mercury-free techniques. However, relatively little research has examined the...