Methylmercury (MeHg) toxicity is a major environmental concern. In the aquatic reservoir,
MeHg bioaccumulates along the food chain until it is consumed by riverine populations …

With the advancement of industrialization, the health risks in occupational environments are
attracting increasing attention, and growing efforts have been devoted to environmentally …

The use of mercury in gold mining has negative impacts on the ecosystem and has raised
concerns. Ghana and many nations are at the forefront of adopting mercury-free gold mining …

Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) activities, despite offering numerous economic
incentives, inflict negative impacts on the environment and public health due to the use of …

Background: Contamination of freshwater sources can be caused by both anthropogenic
and natural processes. According to Central Pollution Control Board, Maharashtra along …

A sensitive on-site mercury sensing platform was developed for simple and effective
monitoring of mercury levels in the field. The simple and practical mercury detection system …

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 …

About nine million Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) workers in Africa and
people living near ASGM activities are highly exposed to geogenic and anthropogenic …

People living and working in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas are
frequently exposed to elemental mercury (Hg), which is used for gold extraction. However …

Background The role of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) as a source of
income is rapidly gaining importance in the economically difficult times in Zimbabwe. Small …