The Amazon is an important reservoir of biodiversity and carbon but it is under pressure by
multiple threats such as artisanal and small‐scale gold mining (ASGM). In Peru ASGM has …

Peru is one of the great gold producers worldwide. However, a significant portion of the gold
produced in Peru derives from artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Andes and …

Tropical ecosystems play an important role in the environment. They provide multiple
ecosystem services, such as carbon capture and sequestration, food supply, and climate …

Abstract In the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, small-scale and artisanal gold mining has
become a common activity and represents one of the greatest threats to forests. The study …

High mercury (Hg) bioaccumulation in crops such as rice in Hg-contaminated areas
presents a potential health hazard to humans and wildlife. To develop a safe alternative …

Abstract Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) is often implicated as a source of pollution
to water systems. In this paper, we explore the water management systems of a formalised …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Amazon has degraded tropical forests
and escalated mercury (Hg) pollution, affecting biodiversity, ecological processes and rural …

The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the Hg, Pb, Cd, and Mn levels in egg
feed, soil, and water among laying hens, laying ducks, and free-grazing duck farms in …

The Amazon region abounds in precious mineral resources including gold, copper, iron, and
coltan. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses a severe risk in this area due to …

Few studies describe the factors that influence the natural regeneration in abandoned gold
mining areas in the Amazon. Here we focus on the influence of the distance to the forest …