Characterization of the potential mercury contamination in the Apolobamba gold mining area, Bolivia

A large amount of Hg is used for gold extraction through the amalgamation process in the Apolobamba gold mining area located in the northwest part of La Paz, Bolivia. !is mining operation may produce a very serious impact on the ecosystems, as well as on the health of miners and inhabitants, mainly...

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Main Authors:	Acosta Avilés, José Alberto, Martínez Martínez, Silvia, Faz Cano, Ángel, Millán Gómez, Rocío, Muñoz, M.A., Terán, T., Vera, R.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universia España 2011
Subjects:	Pollution soil environmental impact sediments water heavy metals Polución suelo impacto ambiental sedimentos agua metales pesados
Online Access:	https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=4061626
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