Amalgam of gold with mercury

This image does not show a true amalgam: the gold has not fully melted into the mercury. It would be more accurate to say the gold is merely connected to the mercury rather than fully amalgamated.

We strictly prohibit the use of mercury in gold recovery processes.
We will refuse to participate in any activity that employs mercury.

All miners are advised to stop using mercury immediately.

Mercury: A Silent Threat to Health and the Environment

Mercury is a highly toxic element that poses a severe risk to both human and animal health. When released into the atmosphere or into waterways—often through industrial discharges, mining, or improper waste disposal—it can contaminate the soil and water that communities rely on for drinking, cooking, and irrigation.

The contamination of water supplies is particularly alarming. Children, who are more vulnerable to toxins, often drink the same water as adults and livestock. Even trace amounts of mercury can accumulate in the body over time, leading to neurological damage, impaired cognitive development, and a host of other health problems. Cattle that graze on polluted pastures or drink contaminated water can also suffer from mercury poisoning, which can reduce milk production, affect reproduction, and ultimately threaten livestock health and farm productivity.

Because mercury is persistent in the environment, it continues to pose a long‑term threat. Efforts to monitor and mitigate mercury pollution are essential to protect ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure the safety of our food and water supplies.

Mercury poison is then traveling to plants, fruits, vegetables, to fish, and trees.

People are getting cancer and other dangerous diseases from mercury.