Forensic geology is the application of geology to aid the investigation of crime. A Guide to
Forensic Geology was written by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) …

Growing public interest in getting information on the origin of raw materials used to
manufacture goods for daily life has triggered the development of concepts to increase the …

Forensic geology has developed in each country dependent on the history, political and
social setting, anthropological influences and geology. The aim of this section is to provide a …

Ongoing violent conflicts in Central Africa are fueled by illegal mining and trading of
tantalum, tin, and tungsten ores. The credibility of document‐based traceability systems can …

The assessment of a crime scene and collection of appropriate samples for subsequent
examination and analysis are core activities for forensic specialists under the direction of a …

The use of soil evidence to identify an unknown location is a powerful tool to determine the
provenance of an item in an investigation. We are particularly interested in the use of these …

Trace elements in native gold provide a “fingerprint” that tends to be unique to individual
gold deposits. Fingerprinting can distinguish gold sources and potentially yield insights into …

Considering the high economic importance and worldwide distribution of gold, the ability to
identify its provenance is critical and challenging to ensuring a responsible supply chain …

This paper outlines the construction of a White Paper on Geoethics in Forensic Geology. It
focuses on forensic geology, although it also relates to the wider sphere of the forensic …

Artisanal extraction of gold is considered to have enormous potential for development. In
many countries of the world, informal artisanal mining ensures the survival of workers and …