Mercury pollution in water, soil, and biota induced by artisanal gold mining: A case study from Ananea District, Puno, Peru

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) significantly contributes to global mercury pollution, posing serious environmental and health risks. This study assessed mercury contamination in the Ananea District, heavily impacted by ASGM activities. Mercury levels were measured in water, soil, and p...

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Main Authors: Fidel Huisa-Mamani, Americo Arizaca-Avalos, Oscar Eloy Llanque-Maquera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Brawijaya 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management
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Online Access:https://jdmlm.ub.ac.id/index.php/jdmlm/article/view/16909
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