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Regulatory Failure: Weak enforcement drives mercury use among Zimbabwe’s artisanal miners
Zimbabwe’s formal commitment to reduce mercury use under the Minamata Convention stands in sharp contrast to the reality on the ground. In mining areas, mercury is openly sold and used without restriction, contaminating water sources that supply thousands of people.
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