Physical Soil Degradation and Geochemical Anomaly at an Artisanal Gold-mining Site in Zanikaha, Northern Côte d’Ivoire
Yao Honoré KOFFI, Kouassi Josselin KOUAKOU, Kahou Kizito Katel TOE-BI & Ousmane NIAMPA · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2026
Background: Artisanal gold mining can disrupt soil profiles, reduce soil fertility, and redistribute potentially toxic elements, but integrated site-specific information for Zanikaha remains limited. Aim: This study aimed to assess the physical degradation, fertility status, and...
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10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91129