The increasing frequency of mining activities in the world has led to many environmental
pollution problems, such as mine wastewater discharge, mine solid waste dumps, and mine …

Environmental contamination due to mines disturbs biological and physio-chemical
properties of the soil. Literature available discussing environmental contamination and …

Recent advances in remote sensing hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence (AI)
bring exciting opportunities to various fields of science and industry that can directly benefit …

Every country seeks to assure development that satisfies the requirements of the current
generation without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs …

The change in land-use diversity is attributed to the anthropogenic factors sustaining life.
The surface water bodies and other crucial natural resources in the study area are being …

In spite of the persistent efforts by the responsible state institutions to eradicate galamsey
operations in Ghana, little attention is given to the inhabitants' characteristics that may affect …

In recent years, the use of cocoa farmlands for artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in
mineral rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa has been on ascendency. Previous studies …

This study investigated the dynamics of mining effects on land use land cover changes and
the chemical and physical characteristics of soil and surface water in the Ahafo mining area …

Industrial and urban development are contributing to an increase in global environmental
degradation. Therefore, the release of heavy metals from mining-related operations into …

LULC and climate change are the two most common manifestations of global environmental
change. The objective of this study was to quantify past and future LULC and climate change …