Artisanal and small-scale gold mining and health
3.2 Biological hazards ... small-scale gold mining, the steps and processes involved and some basic characteristics of workers and populations engaged in this activity. A detailed overview …
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Assessing the safety and health practices in the artisanal …
Globally, it is acknowledged that artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has expanded dramatically in most low- and middle-income countries during the last decade due to …
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Acid Mine Drainage (AMD): causes, treatment and case studies
The mining of certain minerals, including gold, copper, and nickel, is associated with acid drainage problems that can cause long-term impairment to waterways and biodiversity. …
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The future of biotechnology for gold exploration and …
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Fungus Found in Australian Soil Can Oxidize Gold …
ABOVE: Fusarium oxysporum WIKIMEDIA, KEITH WELLER, USDA-ARS F ungi present in soil of the so-called Golden Triangle Gold Prospect zone of Australia can oxidize the metal, researchers reported May 23 in …
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Bioleaching is a biochemical mining technique in which specific biological organism is used for the removal of a specific metal from impure ore. Organisms like bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae,...
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Evolution of bioinformatics and its impact on modern bio-science …
This scientist used the Mark I computer of the University of Cambridge's to set up the first modelling biological system [155]. Scientists consider bioinformatics as …
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Role of Bioinformatics in Biological Sciences
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The Environmental Effects of Effluent Disposal at Gold …
The mining sector plays a crucial role in the economies of many countries, especially through both backward ... (EEB, 2000). Mining companies, scientists, and governments are blamed for …
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Biomining
8 Conclusions and future directions. Today, biomining is no longer a promising future technology but an actual and effective economical alternative for enhanced recovery of heavy metals from …
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Occupational health hazards in the Sukari Gold Mine, Egypt
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A review on the impact of mining operation: Monitoring, …
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The future of biotechnology for gold exploration and …
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Hazards identified and the need for health risk …
Although mining plays a prominent role in the economy of South Africa, it is associated with many chemical hazards. Exposure to dust from mining can lead to many pathological effects depending on ...
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Mine Planning and the Crucial Role of Geology | ScienceGate
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Research progress in mining ecological restoration technology
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Eureka moment as CSIRO scientists break new …
The discovery of a mysterious fungus in WA's Peel region could be a game changer for the mining industry amid concern over a decline in Australian gold production. Scientists at national science agency CSIRO had a …
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Bioinformatics Scientists: Roles, Skills, and Guide
Summary: Bioinformatics Scientists apply computational methods to biological data, using tools like sequence analysis, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction …
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Mining: Bacteria with Midas touch for efficient gold processing
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The Varied Roles of Geoscientists in Mining
The Varied Roles of Geoscientists in Mining. Jonathan G. Price, State Geologist Emeritus, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada, Reno Introduction. …
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Role of microorganisms in rehabilitation of mining sites, …
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Integrating Mining and Biodiversity Conservation
is where the private sector, including the mining and minerals industry, can further develop a role. A few of the larger mining companies have begun to take steps in this direction. Some have …
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Bioleaching (Biomining) Advantages, Process & More | Anglo …
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The Unexpected Role of Bacteria in Gold Formation
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What does a Biological Scientist do?
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The role of remote sensing in the evolution of water …
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The role of biotechnology in mining and minerals
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Green gold: Exploring careers in sustainable mining
These specialists work on community development and ensuring that mining benefits local populations. Mining Engineers with a Green Focus. Mining engineers with a passion for sustainability can lead the way in adopting …
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An integrated biological approach for treatment of …
Cyanide tailings are industrial hazardous solid wastes arising from gold mining industry. Hundreds of millions of tons of cyanide tailings that contain highly toxic cyanides and …
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