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Mongolia’s mining boom takes toll in locals health

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 03, 2014 | 5:24 pm Energy Precious Metals Asia Europe Coal Gold 

[caption id="attachment_776888" align="aligncenter" width="600"] In the semi-arid areas of the South Gobi desert, the extreme amount of dirt generated from poorly planned roads built for mining operations is compromising the health of local people, as well as their animals.[/caption] In...

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