Mery Rodrigues
Mery Rodrigues is an environmental researcher at the Centro de Integridade Pública, based in Maputo, Mozambique. She has been vocal about the severe environmental and health impacts of illegal gold mining in the Manica province, highlighting the use of toxic substances like mercury and cyanide in the extraction process. Rodrigues' research indicates that Manica produced 65% of Mozambique's gold in 2024, but much of this extraction occurs illegally and without proper oversight, leading to significant pollution and health risks for local communities.
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Mery Rodrigues, an environmental researcher at the Centro de Integridade Pública, highlighted the significant gold production in the Manica province of Mozambique.
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