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Two Tons of Cyanide Seized in Suriname | Guyana News
Suriname just nabbed over two tons of cyanide—enough to fuel illegal gold mining operations—at a checkpoint in Coronie, sparking urgent questions about cross-border smuggling and regulatory gaps. While Guyana pushes to phase out mercury and cyanide amid environmental concerns, its smaller miners cling to these methods because they’re cheaper—despite government efforts to fund greener alternatives. The seizure could reveal how chemicals move between nations and whether legal frameworks are keeping pace with the underground trade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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