Physicochemical Studies for Risk Identification, Assessment, and ... MDPI
Over 90% of barite mining activities in Nigeria are carried out by artisanal and smallscale miners (ASMs), and up to 75% of these miners operate informally, without mining license and rights. Such mining activities endanger human lives through the uncontrolled release of toxic heavy metals and other pollutants which are major causes and consequences of severe health hazards in children and ...