Mercury‐dependent artisanal and small‐scale gold mining (ASGM) is the largest source of
mercury pollution on Earth. In this practice, elemental mercury is used to extract gold from …

This critical review argues that the experiences and perspectives of women in relation to the
extractive industries have often been absent from analysis of the impacts of mining in the …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) operations are major contributors to the
Philippines' annual gold (Au) output (at least 60%). Unfortunately, these ASGM activities …

This article examines the social and environmental costs of living in the mineral age,
wherein contemporary global livelihoods depend almost completely on the extraction of …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides an important source of livelihood for rural
communities throughout the world. These activities are frequently accompanied by extensive …

Background Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation,
maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can …

Mercury (Hg) is used by small-scale gold miners in more than 50 developing countries,
where the accompanied releases affect human health and the environment. The objectives …

Metal contamination associated with mining activities has been considered one of the main
environmental pollution problems in the Amazon region. Understanding the levels of metal …

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 …

In the past, human activities often resulted in mercury releases to the biosphere with little
consideration of undesirable consequences for the health of humans and wildlife. This …