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October 23, 2025Open Access

Environmental and Geochemical Impacts of Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zamfara State, Nigeria: Case Studies from Anka and Maru Areas

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ETEzekiel Serumun TerrumunUniversity of Jos

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Analysis reveals heavy metal contamination in soil and water from artisanal mining in Nigeria, highlighting public health risks and ecological threats.

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Elevated heavy metal concentrations in soil and water pose significant public health risks.
Soil contamination showed Pb levels up to 623 mg/kg, exceeding WHO limits.
Assessment methods included Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and X-Ray Fluorescence.
Community awareness campaigns are crucial to address heavy metal exposure risks.

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Ezekiel Serumun Terrumun (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9f86eb2c35e10cc4e3dd0 https://doi.org/10.14293/pr2199.002123.v1

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Analysis reveals heavy metal contamination in soil and water from artisanal mining in Nigeria, highlighting public health risks and ecological threats.

Environmental and Geochemical Impacts of Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining in Zamfara State, Nigeria: Case Studies from Anka and Maru Areas

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