In the present investigation, the concentration of heavy metals (As, Ba, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb,
Zn) in pond and stream water samples near abandoned barite mines have been studied …

In this study, the effect of galena mining with respect to heavy metal pollution of
groundwater, surface water, soil and sediments in Enyimagalagu and Mkpuma-Akpatakpa …

Heavy metals are potential health risk, especially in mining sites where they deteriorate from
sulfide-rich ore bodies. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury are very carcinogenic, while …

Geochemical evaluation of distribution of heavy metals in water and sediments of Ogunpa
River within Ibadan metropolis in Southwestern Nigeria is presented in respect of …

This present study assessed the trace metal concentrations and human health risks
associated with the activities of artisanal gold miners in Ijeshaland, Osun State …

Mining is a major human activity that has contributed significantly to high degree of
environmental and human health degradation. This study was done to uncover the degree …

A human health risk assessment of artisanal miners exposed to toxic metals in water bodies
and sediments in the PresteaHuni Valley District of Ghana was carried out in this study, in …

Gold mining has increased the prevalence and occurrence of heavy metals contamination at
the Earth's surface and is causing major concern due to the potential risk involved. This …

Wastes from industrial activities had great impact on water quality thereby limiting water
usability for domestic purposes. Effluents discharge from industries, usually consist of …

Concentrations of heavy metals and metalloid in borehole drinking water from 18
communities in Tarkwa, Ghana, were measured to assess the health risk associated with its …