The fate of Mercury in Artisanal Gold Mining

Project Description

Project title: Exploring the fate of Mercury in artisanal gold mining of the Lake Victoria Gold Fields

Project Objective

To provide high-quality scientific information to stakeholders concerned with reducing mercury contamination of the Lake Victoria ecosystem and its resources.

A key component of this concern includes efforts to ensure safe food access.

Project Funder, Duration and Budget

Funder: NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (NAS-USAID)

Start: 2017

End: 2022

Budget: USD 227,849

Project Team

  1. Prof. Clavery Tungaraza (PI)
  2. Prof. Mark Cohen
  3. Dr Eliapenda Elisante
  4. Prof. Raphael Chibunda

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