In Senegal, the government has put a stop to mining activity along the Falémé. A presidential decree, published on Tuesday, August 28, suspends gold panning for three years within a radius of 500 meters on the left bank of this river on the border with Mali. The aim is to preserve the environment and protect the health of the population. The Falémé suffers from serious pollution from chemicals used for gold mining.
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Senegal: Government suspends gold panning along the Falémé River
