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Mercury Pollution Due to Small-Scale Gold Mining in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis

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  • Israel, Danilo C.
  • Asirot, Jasminda

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The study reviews small-scale gold mining in the Philippines and economically assesses mercury pollution and other development problems in the industry. The end purpose is to suggest measures to address the problems and promote better environmental and overall management of small-scale mining. The study has used secondary data from mining institutions and primary data from key informants and small-scale gold miners and processors in the two case study sites.

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  • Israel, Danilo C. & Asirot, Jasminda, 2000. "Mercury Pollution Due to Small-Scale Gold Mining in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis," Discussion Papers DP 2000-06, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
    • Handle: RePEc:phd:dpaper:dp_2000-06
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    1. Israel, Danilo C., 2002. "The Quest for a Better Environment: Past Experiences and Future Challenges," Discussion Papers DP 2002-14, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
    2. Mohammed Banchirigah, Sadia, 2006. "How have reforms fuelled the expansion of artisanal mining? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 165-171, September.

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