Silvia Fornasaro

Geogenic and Anthropogenic Origins of Mercury and Other Potentially Toxic Elements in the Ponce Enriquez Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining District, Southern Ecuador

2025 · Minerals

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses significant environmental challenges globally, particularly due to mercury (Hg) use. As an example, in Ecuador, Hg use still persists, despite its official ban in 2015. This study investigated …