Manipueira Gold Recovery Technology, Inc.
“Clean Gold – Clean Conscience”
According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), almost 100 percent of all mercury used in artisanal gold mining is released into the environment. Click – learn more.
This release constitutes a danger on all fronts – economic, environmental and human health. Click – learn more.
Atmospheric mercury pollution was documented during 2021 by Oxford University earth scientists to stay airborne up to one year. Click – learn more.
Atmospheric mercury pollution impacts all people on Earth including unborn children who are at the greatest risk. Click – learn more.
Artisanal Ore Processing
Artisanal and small-scale gold miners (ASGM) use of mercury, a potent neurotoxin, to recover gold from ore is the Planet’s largest anthropogenic [man-caused] source of deadly atmospheric pollution.
Data for 2010 from the 2018 UNEP Global Mercury Assessment.
The 2017 Lancet Commission on pollution and health, found that pollution was responsible for an estimated 9 million deaths (16% of all deaths globally) and for economic losses totaling US$ 4.6 trillion (6.2% of global economic output) in 2015. Click – learn more.
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Manipueira – Nature’s Sustainable Solution Poised to Revolutionize Artisanal Small-scale Gold Ore Processing
Partner: the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Global Mercury Partnership. Areas of work on Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) and Mercury Waste Management.
Our company’s ESG driven climate action initiative addresses the critical intersection of health, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, aligning with key global efforts toward achieving the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: By eliminating mercury use and promoting safer mining practices, we reduce the health risks faced by miners and surrounding communities, contributing to improved overall well-being.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: Reducing mercury pollution prevents contamination of water bodies and ecosystems, ensuring safer drinking water and healthier aquatic environments.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: Our solution supports miners by improving their gold recovery rates, increasing their earnings, and providing safer working conditions, all while promoting responsible mining practices that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: By replacing harmful chemicals with Manipueira, we promote environmentally friendly and responsible gold extraction methods, ensuring more sustainable production processes in the ASM sector.
SDG 13 – Climate Action: Reducing mercury emissions helps combat environmental pollution and supports global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
SDG 14 – Life Below Water: Preventing mercury runoff into rivers, lakes, and oceans helps protect aquatic biodiversity, safeguarding fish populations and the health of marine ecosystems.
SDG 15 – Life on Land: By reducing toxic waste in terrestrial ecosystems, our solution contributes to healthier soils, vegetation, and biodiversity, promoting the responsible use of land-based resources.
Member: the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), a Scientific Committee in Mining Occupational Safety and Health (MinOSH).