GOLD MINING IN ECUADOR: MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND DENOMINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR PROCESSING CAPACITY

Mining is an economic activity that involves extracting, exploiting, and using minerals for commercial purposes. Globally, its growth has been steady in recent decades due to the demand various luxury items industrial projects. The main objective of this research was describe classification mining activities Ecuador name according their treatment capacity. To respond objective, a bibliographic review conducted together with technique called expert judgment. results show Ecuador, include four classes: artisanal or subsistence mining, small-scale medium-scale large-scale based on levels daily production mine can have.