Mineral resource exploitation is one of the activities that contribute to economic growth and
the development of society. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is one of these activities …

Women play a great role in the production value chain of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining
(ASM) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper provides a systematic literature review (SLR) of …

Mining is one of the oldest economic activities of mankind. Within this activity, artisanal and
small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the most studied sectors due to its high level of …

Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) labour under archaic working conditions and are
exposed to high levels of silica dust. Exposure to silica dust has been associated with an …

Artisanal and small-scale mining is characterized by an excessive exposure to silica-
containing dust, overcrowding, poor living conditions and limited access to primary health …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is quickly surging and largely
practised across Sub-Saharan Africa, is a substantial source of income for many people in …

Abstract Background Mining in the Amazon exposes gold miners to various diseases,
including malaria, whose control is still a major challenge. The environment of the mines …

Background Artisanal mining creates enabling breeding ground for the vector of malaria
parasites. There is paucity of data on the effects of artisanal mining on malaria. This study …

Mining activities have particular effects on women's health, but these effects have hardly
been documented in the literature. This article fills the gap by focusing on women's lived …

The increased research attention on estimating the global mercury use and emissions in
artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has improved awareness of the problems …