Minotaur

16Nov/100

Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining – Transitioning Away from Isolation and Mercury Use

Short video about Artisanal Gold Mining and Development, by the Artisanal Gold Council.

27Sep/105

Ecuador Gold Mining

For centuries the Incas and the Spaniards exploited gold ore in Zaruma and Portovelo, southern Ecuador. With the price climbing back towards record levels of around 1000 dollars an ounce, the old mines are open again. Small scale mining is drilling the Andean slopes everywhere, with men working hard with ancient tools and techniques. Mercury and cyanide are used to extract gold, polluting the Amarillo river and causing a serious health hazard for the population.

Related Information

3Sep/100

The Artisanal Gold Mining Process Using Gold-Mercury Amalgamation, from Start to Finish

Shows the process of artisanal (small-scale / independent) gold mining and processing using mercury in the Mining Triangle, Nicaragua.

Related Information