Yanjinlkham Darkhanbaatar
National Univerity of Mongolia
Programme: M.Sc. Environmental science
Study Topic: Mining-induced noise effects on local communities: A case study of Zaamar gold mines, Mongolia
Summary: Mining activities are an important source of economic development in Mongolia but can also create significant environmental and social pressures in mining-affected communities. In the Zaamar gold-mining region, intensive mining operations generate environmental noise through heavy machinery, transportation, processing activities, and other industrial activities. These impacts may extend beyond mining sites into nearby residential areas where local communities depend on the surrounding environment.
The study integrates environmental field measurements, questionnaire-based socio-environmental assessment, statistical analysis, and spatial analysis to investigate the relationship between mining activities, environmental noise, and community impacts. The research aims to provide evidence that can support improved environmental management, mining regulation, community protection, and sustainable resource development in mining-affected areas of Mongolia.
Skills: Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analysis, Excel & OriginPro, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis
Languages: Mongolian, English,Chinese
Short Portrait:
2022 – Present: National Univerity of Mongolia, M.Sc. Environmental science
2022– 2026: National Univerity of Mongolia, B.Sc. Environmental science
