In Indonesia, Outlaw Gold Miners Poison Themselves to Survive

December 30, 2019/ Richard C. Paddock and Adam Dean / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment

One large mining company is trying to shut illegal operations, which use mercury. The small-scale miners say there’s no other way to earn a living.

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