HEAVY METALS OP-ED: Gqeberha’s role as key port for export of manganese comes with high environmental and health costs

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Manganese has the same problem as most trace elements despite its many positive applications — higher dosages can cause health problems and environmental damage. And parts of Gqeberha are being smothered in manganese dust.

Gqeberha’s role as key port for export of manganese comes with high environmental and health costsGqeberha’s role as key port for export of manganese comes with high environmental and health costs by Bianca Taylor and Mthokozisi Nkosi, Daily Maverick May 30, 2022 Manganese is one of the most abundant trace metals on earth and can be found in small quantities throughout nature, within the soil, waterways, and most plants. It exists mainly as an essential mineral .

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