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Index of heavy metal pollution and health risk assessment with respect to artisanal gold mining operations in Ibodi-Ijesa, Southwest Nigeria

Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals
Background: Artisanal gold mining can help reduce poverty while creating job possibilities for many low-income and unskilled workers. However, it is an activity with several detrimental societal consequences.
H.A. Kyowe, O.O. Awotoye, J.A.O. Oyekunle, J.A. Olusola   +3 more
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Highly mercury-resistant strains from different Colombian Amazon ecosystems affected by artisanal gold mining activities. [PDF]

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol, 2022
Cardona GI, Escobar MC, Acosta-González A, Marín P, Marqués S.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The impact of artisanal gold mining, ore processing and mineralization on water quality in Marmato, Colombia. [PDF]

Environ Geochem Health, 2021
Torrance KW, Redwood SD, Cecchi A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Partnership on Reducing Mercury in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)

E3S Web of Conferences, 2013
The Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining Partnership area is an initiative to reduce global mercury pollution through coordinated voluntary actions. This partnership area, co-led by Natural Resources Defense Council and the United Nations Industrial ...
Bernaudat L., Keane S.
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Assessment of natural radioactivity and radiological risks in soil from artisanal gold mining sites in West Pokot, Kenya

Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Artisanal gold mining in West Pokot, Kenya, thrives due to rising global demand and accessibility, attracting local and regional stakeholders. Despite its economic significance, miners face radiation exposure from natural radioactive elements, yet ...
Elijah Pkemoi, Elijah Mwangi, Michael Mangala   +2 more
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Artisanal Gold Mining Camps in the Butana Plain as Migration Hubs

Artisanal Gold Mining Camps in the Butana Plain as Migration Hubs Date: Wednesday July 10th, 2024 Time: 11am Speakers: Musa Adam Abdul-Jalil (University of Khartoum) Abstract: Artisanal gold mining has been a crucial driver in the Sudanese economy ever ...
luisaarango2020
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Occupational Risks and Women's Health in Artisanal, Small and Large-scale Mining Activities in Colombia

Iatreia
Introduction: In Colombia, women represent an important percentage in artisanal and small-scale mining; however, the invisibility of their occupational health problems is well-known.
López-Michelena, Luis Ignacio
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Biomonitoring of exposure to metals and metalloids using toenail and fingernail sampling in individuals from artisanal gold mining areas in Mali

Environmental Advances
Artisanal gold mining can release metallic elements in the environment that can result in occupational and environmental exposures. This pilot study aimed to assess exposure to metals and metalloids from fingernail and toenail samples in artisanal gold ...
Zeïnaba Diarra, Denis Dieme, Michèle Bouchard   +2 more
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Measuring global progress towards a transition away from mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining

, 2013
A sustainable global program to reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) will require the demonstration of credible, continuous progress to secure political support and financing, and ultimately achieve success. Focused progress
Koekkoek, Brenda
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Policy-making and institutional crisis: Formalizing artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe from 2005 to 2017

A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management, Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024Artisanal gold ...
Mukonoweshuro, Tonderai Fadzai
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