Mamba Gold’s non-chemical mobile processing facility will eliminate the associated health hazards from the use of mercury and cyanide in locations where the Company operates.
CURRENT ARTISANAL EXTRACTION METHODS ARE HARMFUL TO MINERS’ HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Mercury
Mercury is a highly toxic chemical used in hand gold processing in virtually all artisanal gold sites across Africa. Handling and inhaling the mercury smoke has become a significant health concern throughout the continent.
Cyanide
Artisanal miners are using cyanide to process gold tailings in open vat leaching tanks.