Gold mining is the most important anthropogenic source of heavy metal emissions into the
environment. Researchers have been aware of the environmental impacts of gold mining …

In recent decades, there has been considerable interest in combining nanotechnology with
other fields of study, particularly for creating biocompatible nanocomposites. These …

Soils contaminated by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) as a result of anthropogenic
activities such as mining are a problem due to the adverse effects on human and …

Mining and disposal of mining wastes are notable human activities that have resulted in
substantial environmental and human health deterioration. The objectives of this study were …

The current study evaluated the contamination level of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and
their associated risk in street dust in the vicinity of Mahd Ad Dhahab gold mine, KSA. 25 …

Potentially toxic element (PTE) pollution as a result of industrial activities remains a global
problem that poses serious threats to human and ecological health. PTEs (Al, Fe, Ti, Mn, V …

Nigeria is experiencing continuous economic and industrial transformations, typical of many
developing nations. In addition to its well-established oil industry, which is infamous for …

Enhanced soil's magnetic susceptibility reflects particles of anthropogenic/natural origin;
therefore, it can be utilized as an indication of soil contamination. A total of 51 different land …

Cadmium (Cd) pollution in a soil–rice system is closely related to widely concerning issues,
such as food security and health risk due to exposure to heavy metals. Therefore, modeling …

Artisanal gold mining, a labor-intensive and antiquated technique, is a growing industry and
the source of income for rural communities all over the world. However, artisanal gold …