Trace-Elements Exposure Levels in Artisanal ＂Galamsey＂ Mines in Wassa-West District, Ghana

C. K. Nuviadenu ； B. J. B. Nyarko ； J. J. Fletcher ； G. K. Banini ； A. Forson ； S. K. Debrah ； J. E. Ayivor

《Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology》 4卷19期 (2012/10) Pp. 3671-3674

並列摘要

In order to assess trace-elements exposure levels in artisanal mines within the Wassa-West District of Ghana, Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) method was used to analyse fingernails of some miners. Mean concentrations were recorded for four trace-elements, namely mercury (Hg): 8.14: g/g, gold (Au): 1.09: g/g, Arsenic (As): 5.53 :g/g and antimony (Sb): 0.60 :g/g. These concentration levels and their health implications for the miners, as well as the environment impact of artisanal mining activities and some remedial mitigation actions were analysed.

並列關鍵字

Fingernail ； INAA ； trace-element