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Environmental Impact of Gold Mining by abigeol4 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Gold is a highly valued material in jewelry, known for its durability and malleability, often selling for over $1,000 per ounce. However, gold mining has a severe environmental impact, producing 20 tons of solid waste and causing mercury and cyanide contamination for every ounce extracted. Most gold is found as small particles in ore, making it a rare commodity for collectors.
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- abigeol4
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