Characterizing mercury and metal concentrations in soil and sediment within gold mined areas of Guyana

Published: 19 January 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/jk6trsxbfb.1
Contributors:
Chetwynd Osborne, Duc Dang, Soyini Mc Pherson, Shaun A. Watmough

Description

Mercury (Hg) and metals (As, Cd, Co, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) concentrations in soils and sediments collected from two gold mines in Guyana (Frenchman and Mahdia, Potaro Mining District) to better understand the degree of contamination locally. Data related to soil and sediment physicochemical properties (pH, OM, texture) are included.

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Institutions

  • Trent University
  • University of Guyana

Categories

Metal, Soil Organic Matter, Mercury, Sediment Toxicity, Contaminated Soil, Soil Texture, Mine Soil

Funders

  • CGX Energy Inc.
  • Frontera Energy Corporation

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