Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on Infrastructure Durability in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in Zamfara State have expanded considerably over the past decade, creating significant externalities for built infrastructure in affected communities. This paper investigates the physical mechanisms by which ASGM …
artisanal mining
infrastructure durability
Zamfara
structural deterioration
ground subsidence
ASGM