Population exposure to trace elements in the Kilembe copper mine area, Western Uganda: a pilot study

The mining and processing of copper in Kilembe, Western Uganda, from 1956 to 1982 left over 15 Mt. of tailings containing cupriferous and cobaltiferous pyrite dumped within a mountain river valley. This pilot study was conducted to assess the nature and extent of risk to local populations from metal...

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Main Authors: Mwesigye, Abraham R., Young, Scott D., Bailey, Elizabeth H., Tumwebaze, Susan B.
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/36061/