RANAU: A gold mining operation near a heavily populated area will have serious social and environmental implications, not only on the environment but also health of residents.
Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri said gold mining involves the use of toxic chemicals such as mercury to separate and collect gold nuggets which would certainly pollute streams and rivers.
Hence, party President Datuk Henrynus Amin urged the Sabah Government to reject any mineral prospecting licence in the vicinity of Kg Bongkud, here.