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Multiple scales of diamond mining in Akwatia, Ghana: addressing environmental and human development impact

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  • Yelpaala, Kaakpema & Ali, Saleem H., 2005. "Multiple scales of diamond mining in Akwatia, Ghana: addressing environmental and human development impact," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 145-155, September.
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