2023913 · The study on environmental impact assessment of coal mining was carried out at Akwuke and Iva mine communities in Enugu State, Nigeria (Figure 1). Enugu with an estimated population of 722,000 in 2006 (National Population Commission [NPC] 2006) has very large deposits of sub-bituminous coal, estimated at 1.5 million tons (Diala 1984).
view more20141212 · This research assesses the concentration of Zn, Ag, Hg, Pb and Cu in surface water Kutcheri’s River Yankuzau and other streams coordinates range between longitude 11°48′ N to 11°53′N and latitude 7°00′ to 7°05′E using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometre(AAS). Artisanal mining has become prominent in these areas. It’s …
view more2017712 · This study assessed the health and environmental impacts of artisanal gold mining in Ijesha-land, Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Fifty-four environmental samples were collected between 2011 and 2012 and analyzed for major, trace and rare earth elements using standard procedures. Samples were collected from surface water (rivers …
view more2023821 · Another impact of sand mining in Nigeria is the damage to infrastructure. It can cause erosion and sedimentation, which can affect bridges, roads, and other infrastructure and lead to costly repairs and even accidents, such as bridge collapses. Moreover, sand mining can contribute to climate change. The process of sand mining …
view more202389 · Attracting Responsible Investment to the Nigerian Mining Sector. The need to attract Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) cannot be over-emphasised as a critical vehicle for economic growth and development. Notwithstanding this benefit, it is important to consider the negative impact of mining especially as it relates to the environment.
view more201921 · In the study, the northern and the southeastern parts of Nigeria were visited to see the type of exploration and exploitation activities carried out and their impacts on the environment. The Jos Plateau with a metallic mineral (Tin) was chosen as the northern sector of Nigerian mining activity and Enugu (Coal) as the southeastern part of Nigeria.
view more2020210 · Background Occurrences in land use, human activities and climate change have both direct and indirect influences on the environment. Of interest for this study is mining; a common activity in developing countries such as Nigeria which is endowed with over 34 solid minerals. The gold mining sites in the Southwest region of the country is …
view more202117 · The activities of the artisanals and small-scale miners in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, are increasing daily without considering the loss of biodiversity, which has continuously disrupted ecological functions and environmental balance. The study aimed at investigating the effect of tantalite mining activities on flora diversity. Three study sites …
view more1 · to assess environmental impacts of mining activities in Itagunmodi, Osun State. Multi- ... artisanal gemstone mining in Ijero-Ekiti, Nigeria. Bala et al., (2021) utilized high-
view more2024611 · In Nigeria, despite the wide spread economic impacts of the pandemic, the Mining Sector (the Sector) exceeded budgeted revenue of the Federal Government (FG) in 2020 by about 10% (N2.09billion as against N1.9billion)1, and increased its contribution to the Nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by about 23% (2020: N656.18 billion; 2019:
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