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Ghana's gold dilemma

Jens Borchert /Presented by Charlotta LomasFebruary 22, 2018

Ghana is the second-largest gold producer in Africa. The precious metal is a key factor in the country's exports and revenue. But much of it is extracted by unlicensed operations that pose major risks to the environment and miners' health. Now, Ghana's authorities have declared war on illegal gold mining.

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