MERCURY-FREE FOLK GOLD MINE

Workers destroy the gallian material at the traditional gold mining location of Tatelu Village, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Saturday (6/11/2021). Artisanal Indonesia’s Gold Foundation (YEAI) introduces gold extraction methods by utilizing amino acids as a substitute alternative to mercury substances that can improve the extraction efficiency of up to 83 percent, to reduce environmental pollution and support the achievement of Indonesia in the reduction and removal of Mercury based on Minamata Convention. ANTARA PHOTO/Adwit B Pramono/aww.