RAXAMAN (Safe Mercury)
A Safe, Profitable, and Legally Compliant Amalgam Burning Solution
Introduction
Artisanal mining is the economic backbone of many rural families.
Miners work not to try, but to support their families, pay for their children's school fees, and maintain their dignity. Therefore, any changes to the mining system must be realistic, gradual, and not disrupt sources of income. A good solution is one that can be implemented immediately in the field.
Left: Wet gold / amalgam — a mixture of gold and quicksilver (mercury) before firing.
Right: Dry gold / sponge gold — gold after the amalgam has been fired and the mercury has evaporated.
Current Issues
In general practice, amalgam is burned in the open.
At that time, mercury vapor was released into the air, inhaled by miners, and often carried home on their clothing.
As a result:
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Miners suffered from neurological disorders, tremors, fatigue, and shortness of breath
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At home, pregnant women and children were also exposed
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Children’s brain development can be permanently impaired
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Mercury used once is lost to the air and cannot be recovered
This means:
Health is compromised. Money is wasted.
The Right Solution: RAXAMAN
Raxaman is an amalgam combustion device (retort) that recaptures mercury vapor. It operates just as usual—no need to change mining SOPs.
There’s just one difference:
Mercury fumes aren’t released into the air; instead, they’re condensed back into liquid mercury, making it reusable.
🟥 WITHOUT RAXAMAN
• Mercury lost → money lost
• Toxic fumes inhaled
• Families and children exposed
• Labor costs continue to rise
🟩 WITH RAXAMAN
• Mercury is reused → cost-effective
• No toxic fumes
• Family & • Protects families and the environment
• The process remains the same
Direct Benefits for Miners
Raxaman protects your health and saves you money. Your money doesn’t go up in smoke. This isn’t just theory—miners experience it every time they burn.
Benefits for Families and the Environment
Because the smoke no longer escapes:
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Homes, kitchens, and bedrooms remain unpolluted
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Children and
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The surrounding environment remains unharmed
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The village is healthier in the long run
This is a form of miners’ responsibility toward their families.
National Policy Framework
Indonesia has ratified the Minamata Convention through Law No. 11 of 2017,
which mandates the reduction of mercury, including in small-scale mining.
The use of retorts such as the Raxaman is a realistic way to fulfill the state’s obligations without shutting down small-scale mines.
Religious Basis
MUI Fatwa No. 22 of 2019 states:
The use of hazardous materials that harm one’s own health and that of others is haram.
“La dharar wa la dhirar” — one must not harm oneself or others.
Therefore:
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Burning open amalgam → poses a danger → prohibited
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Using Raxaman → prevents danger → in accordance with Islamic law and miners’ ethical standards
This is not merely a technical matter—it is a matter of trust and moral responsibility.
Key Conclusion
Raxaman allows miners to:
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Continue working as usual
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Get the same high-quality results
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Save money by recycling mercury
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Protect your family from toxic exposure
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Complies with government policies and religious rulings
Health is protected. The environment is protected. Your livelihood continues.