Impact assessment of naturally occurring radioactive materials on the public from gold mining and processing at Newmont Golden Ridge Limited, Akyem, Eastern Region of Ghana

Radiological landscape of natural resources and mining: Unveiling the environmental impact of naturally occurring radioactive materials in Ghana's mining areas

“…With a population of about 10,000, it serves as the district capital of the Birim North District [ 29 , 30 ]. The area is dotted with several hamlets and farmsteads, reflecting the fact that the majority of the residents are skilled in crop farming and pisciculture [ 31 ]. Benefitting from a favorable rainfall pattern and fertile lands, the major crops farmed in this area include plantain, citrus, cocoa, rice, oil palm, cassava, maize, and vegetables [ 32 ].…”