Using Retorts to Reduce Mercury Use, Emissions, and Exposures in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining: A Practical Guide

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dc.contributor.authorArtisanal Gold Council
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.contributor.otherRichard, Michael
dc.contributor.otherMoher, Peter
dc.contributor.otherRossin, Romain
dc.contributor.otherTelmer, Kevin
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-03T18:18:58Z
dc.date.available2020-02-03T18:18:58Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionThis document is a practical technical guide on using retorts to reduce mercury use, emissions, and human exposure in artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations, prepared by the Artisanal Gold Council in collaboration with international partners and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme and others. It explains how mercury is used in small-scale mining, major exposure pathways, and the health impacts of mercury, particularly for vulnerable populations. The guide describes retort technology, how it functions, safe use practices, design variations, and precautions to avoid increased exposure.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/31365
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number21 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectmercury
dc.subjectgold mine
dc.subjecttraining programme
dc.subjectwoman
dc.subjectchild
dc.subjectMozambique
dc.subjectIndonesia
dc.subjectSouth America
dc.subjectCapacity building
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectMercury
dc.subjectNatural Resources
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themeenvironmental educacional
dc.subject.themesocial aspects
dc.subject.themetraining
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.subject.themeresources
dc.subject.themeresource efficiency
dc.titleUsing Retorts to Reduce Mercury Use, Emissions, and Exposures in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining: A Practical Guideen
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