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A Bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Research on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

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Mineral resource exploitation is one of the activities that contribute to economic growth and the development of society. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is one of these activities. Unfortunately, there is no clear consensus to define ASM. However, its importance is relevant in that it represents, in some cases, the only employment alternative for millions of people, although it also significantly impacts the environment. This work aims to investigate the scientific information related to ASM through a bibliometric analysis and, in addition, to define the new lines that are tending to this field. The study comprises three phases of work: (i) data collection, (ii) data processing and software selection, and (iii) data interpretation. The results reflect that the study on ASM developed intensively from 2010 to the present. In general terms, the research addressed focuses on four interrelated lines: (i) social conditioning factors of ASM, (ii) environmental impacts generated by ASM, (iii) mercury contamination and its implication on health and the environment, and (iv) ASM as a livelihood. The work also defines that geotourism in artisanal mining areas is a significant trend of the last decade, explicitly focusing on the conservation and use of the geological and mining heritage and, in addition, the promotion of sustainable development of ASM.
Morante-Carballo, Fernando (23568713200); Montalván-Burbano, Néstor (57210814655); Aguilar-Aguilar, Maribel (57212500505); Carrión-Mero, Paúl (57208038096)
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Research on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
2022
10.3390/ijerph19138156
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85133206773&doi=10.3390%2fijerph19138156&partnerID=40&md5=808a31e7baafbb471bba875d9ed9c3e9
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