This article reviews the use of amalgamation in artisanal gold mining (AGM) and the barriers
to reducing mercury use and emissions from the sector. In 2012, AGM accounted for …

Artisanal gold mining (AGM) continues to be a pervasive global health issue. While there are
various problems associated with AGM, mercury exposure is the primary hazard contributing …

The artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector–commonly described as low-tech, labor-
intensive mineral extraction and processing, in developing countries, is increasingly …

Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry
from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Thoroughly updated, the text …

Over the years, artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) activities have been associated with
unacceptable mining practices, which pose several health and environmental risks to …

Mercury-usage in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has accelerated in
developing countries during the last thirty years resulting in negative environmental and …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a vital source of non-farm rural income across
much of the Global South, and a key provider of jobs and livelihoods in South America …

Although mercury is highly toxic, it is a vital substance for many who depend on artisanal
and small-scale gold mining as a source of livelihood. This article examines alternatives to …

Decision-making in choosing the appropriate mining technique can be difficult, especially
when there are a plethora of alternatives and criteria. Mercury amalgamation has been the …

Reduction or possible elimination of Hg from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM)
is one of the main goals of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which has been signed by …