Application of Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Geo-Information Techniques for Evaluating Heavy Metal Distribution in Soils of the Toro Mining District, Nigeria
This study investigates the geochemical characteristics and spatial distribution of heavy metals in soils within the Toro mining district, Bauchi State, Nigeria, to evaluate the environmental impact of prolonged artisanal tin mining. A total of ten (10) composite soil samples were collected from depths of 10–15 cm acro...