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Nigeria's National Environmental Regulations for Quarrying and Blasting Operations stated in 2013 that "a person shall not locate a quarry or engage in blasting within three kilometers (3km) of any existing residential, commercial or industrial area." According to satellite imagery, the distance of Ibrahim's house from the blasting site ...
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At present, although many scholars have extensively studied the impact of blasting vibration on rock slopes, most of them focused on the influence of open pit excavation and mining blasting on rock slopes (Guo et al., 2004; Li and Zhang, 2007; Afeni and Osasan, 2009; Baczynski, 2010; Deb et al., 2011; Choi et al., 2013; Hu et al., 2014; Saadat ...
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Dimension stone quarry is believed to be type of mining operation that always result to low recovery since what is expected from the extracting operation is a cubical block with no fracture. It is noticed that majority of the damage in the natural ... Supare-Nigeria. Engr Shehu Abdulazeez ... and could be used for blasting a continuous block at ...
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The blasting vibration frequencies have considerable influence on both the values and distributions of peak particle velocities on the slope while the blasting vibration amplitudes have an impact ...
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The blast vibrations were studied in the soil of quaternary sediments and in Ordovician limestone in mining area. The measurements were performed by seismograph DS-277 Blast-Mate Series II of ...
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Ground vibration components induced by blasting in ten quarry sites and their respective neighborhood villages and towns in Ibadan and Abeokuta were monitored to estimate damage …
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According to the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Nigeria's mining sector boasts 44 different types of commercially viable minerals worth an estimated $700 billion, ... In reaction to measures put in place to curtail the effect of blasting on people close to the quarrying site, Tomori said there is a permissible distance to the ...
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The effect of ground vibration during blasting operation in three different quarries in Ekiti state was investigated in this study. 150 questionnaires were used to gather data and information ...
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The study assessed the slope stability of a small scale mine in Akoko Edo, Edo State, Nigeria, and to determine the effect of scaled distance on blast induce ground vibration …
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Abstract—This research investigates the effects of drilling and charging specifications on blasting cost in three selected rocks; granite, limestone and marble in Nigeria.
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Drilling is the first stage of open pit mining that has a considerable effect on the other stages of mining, including blasting, loading, hauling and crushing. An unsuitable drilling pattern may lead … Expand
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Efficiency of blasting operation in underground and surface mines determine to a large extent utilization of equipment, productivity and economics. Proper fragmentation of blasted rocks …
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among others. However, in developing countries like Nigeria, the contribution of the quarry industry remains minimal.1 Quarrying, which encompasses the removal of overburden, drilling, blasting, and rock crushing for diverse applications, plays a pivotal role in meeting the manifold needs of society.2,3 6,7
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Ten production blasts and 38 blast record datasets from a small scale dolomite quarry in Akoko Edo, Nigeria were studied to determine the effect of powder factor on blast fragmentation size ...
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The occurrence of misfire during blasting is dangerous but the post-blast effect is another challenging situation. 3.1 Occurrence identification 3.1.1 Site Misfire Indicator
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The environmental impact of mining in Nigeria is alarming and cannot be ignored. Deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution are evident consequences of mining activities. …
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Various methods of blasting have been incorporated in mining, such as: 1. Surface Blasting: Applied in open-pit mining, surface blasting ensures the effective fragmentation of large rock masses. Controlled Blasting: This method minimizes damage to surrounding areas using precise timing and reduced explosive charges. It is often used near ...
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Prospects of Mining in Nigeria *Ahmed F. Ali1, Amina S. Abdullahi1, Aminu S. Zangina1 1Department of Environmental Management, Bayero University, Kano State, Nigeria ... However, the adverse effects of mining are still encountered in the components of the environment. Air, land and water bodies are known to serve as habitats to all living ...
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Considering the fact that mining activities in Nigeria operate below capacity in the absence of proper regulations and standards, the cases of human fatalities from lead poisoning prompted …
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Peter Yawe, a medical officer, said the proximity of Indigenous communities to rock blasting sites plays a crucial role in determining the extent of their exposure to pollutants and the associated health effects.
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Medical officer Peter Yawe, who is also the founder of public health initiative Healthy Liver Initiative, said that the proximity of these rock blasting activities to indigenous …
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Ten production blasts and 38 blast record datasets from a small scale dolomite quarry in Akoko Edo, Nigeria were studied to determine the effect of powder factor on blast fragmentation size ...
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mining site reclamation planning is land suitability analysis, which is dependent on the mining method and rock excavation used during the extraction stage. According to Ndinwa and Ohwona (2014), the act of mining mineral deposits and the subsequent process-ing of these raw materials cause signicant eect on the environmental and health costs.
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@article{Afeni2009AssessmentON, title={Assessment of noise and ground vibration induced during blasting operations in an open pit mine — A case study on Ewekoro limestone quarry, Nigeria}, author={Thomas Busuyi Afeni and Stephen K Osasan}, journal={Mining Science and Technology (china)}, year={2009}, volume={19}, pages={420-424}, url={https ...
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PDF | On Jan 1, 2024, Jean de Dieu Izerimana and others published Opportunity and Side Effects of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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The research work examines the effects of controllable blasting variables on number of boulders generated after blasting. The objective of the research was achieved through collection of data related to blasting which are drill hole depth, drill hole ... Oyo State, Nigeria.
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2001). Unfortunately, mining in Nigeria still involves . crude technology and outdated techniques such ns blasting technologies and mining processes. Globally, miners arc under pressure to …
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effects of the surface mining in the study area. The use of toxic materials (72.0%) and long period of mining (72.0%) were identified causes of land degradation and pollution while there have been some attempts by the government or company to reduce these environmental impact of mining (34.0%, non-staff residents; 74%, staffs).
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One of the areas that cannot be left out regarding the impact of mining on the environment is its effects on soil quality. Most mining sites are incapable of supporting crop production due to severe soil erosion (Fig. 3) (Asensio et al., 2013) and heavy soil compaction caused by the use of heavy machinery (Obiri-Nyarko et al., 2014; Sheoran et ...
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Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online) Vol.8, 1, 2018 Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Mining on Immediate Communities in Kogi State Central Nigeria Ogbodo, D.A Peter, E.O Jethro*, M.A Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Engineering, School of Engineering, Kogi …
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