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Abstract. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria has been considered as an unorganized sector in mining industry because of its environmental implication and violations associated with the industry. However, this article tends to present the benefits of ASM alongside with the side effect and drawn a conclusion if ASM is an integral part in mining industry in case the …
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The implications of lifting the ban extend beyond the mining sector. For communities in Zamfara, where mining is a major livelihood, the move could bring economic revitalisation. However, safety concerns remain paramount, with lingering fears of bandit retaliation and the need for robust security measures to prevent a resurgence of criminal ...
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company relation in limestone mining region of southwest Nigeria. The study found that the benefits derived by the host community are insignificant when compared with the negative effects of the exploitation on the community. Ujoh et al. (2014) executed Multi-temporal change detection at a limestone mining and
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PDF | On Jan 1, 2020, Ogundele J.O and others published Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Limestone Exploitation in Igarra, Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you need on...
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Limestone mining and cement production at Yandev, Nigeria commenced in 1980 without an environmental impact assessment ... This study was carried out to assess the impact that mining of limestone and production of cement has inflicted on the quality and density of vegetation within the study area about 32 years since production commenced. Multi ...
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Limestone occurs in most of Nigeria's sedimentary basins, and is used as a major r aw mater ial for cement manufacture in Ogun, Cross River, Benue,
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The geospatial approach was used to evaluate the degree of sustainability of the mining operations in Okpella, Nigeria. 2011, 2016, and 2021.
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Baryte, bitumen, coal, gold, iron ore, and limestone, lead-zinc and coal have been identified by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development as Nigeria's strategic mineral deposits on grounds of their economic value. ... Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria: Side Effects Artisanal and small-scale mining ...
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Dangote Cement, one of the largest cement producers in the world, has a significant presence in Nigeria's limestone mining industry. The company's limestone mining operations are a crucial component of its cement …
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recent environmental impact studies of limestone mining in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, has also revealed a decline in kola nut output from the plantations within a few kilometers radius of the mine (Adekoya, 2003; Tolulope, 2004; Aigbedion and Iyayi, 2007). According to Aigbedion and Iyayi (2007) A similar
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ABSTRACT Soil and water from the surroundings of a limestone mining and cement producing company situated in Ogun State, South Western Nigeria were sampled and analyzed. Kilngenerated dust was ...
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Mining and mineral processing have the potential to generate income and promote economic development, but effects of operations on the host communities must be monitored to ensure environment integrity. The impact of limestone quarrying operations on quality standards of the soil and water at Ewekoro was assessed to determine the level of depredation of the soil and …
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Our objectives were: Firstly, to analyze guidelines for the Impact Assessments of Non-Coal Mining projects and recommend sustainable strategies; and secondly, to discern the effects of limestone ...
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Nigeria, from Jos (tin and columbite) in the north to Edo (lead) in the south, Enugu (coal) in the east, and Ogun (limestone) in the west, thus tales of the damaging effects of mining on the environment are inevitable. According to records, behind crude oil, the solid mineral industry is the second largest contributor of pollution [3].
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The mining industry in Nigeria has enormous unrealised potential and presents chances for both small- and large-scale mining businesses. Over 55 million metric tonnes of limestone were produced in Nigeria in 2022, making it the main mineral produced in the nation.
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In this study, we investigated the impact of quarrying as an environmental ethical crisis. The need for the study arose when we realised the deteriorating effect of the quality of life in our community, which is located next to a limestone quarry. To obtain a deeper understanding of the adverse impact on the environment and the quality of life of the people living in the …
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This study is therefore aimed at assessing the effect of limestone mining on vegetation cover in Mbayion, Gboko LGA of Benue State with specific objectives which are to: characterize the …
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Before independence, mineral mining in Nigeria was dominated by private British firms, with a few local ones also operating. However, following independence and subsequent military rule, the industry was nationalized. The Nigerian Mining Corporation was established in 1972 to explore, process and market mineral resources in Nigeria.
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The geospatial approach was used to evaluate the degree of sustainability of the mining operations in Okpella, Nigeria. 2011, 2016, and 2021. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) revealed mean values of 0.36557, 0.32961, and 0.41674, respectively. ... Evaluation of Effects of Limestone Mining on Land Covers in Okpella, Nigeria:
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In the last five years, studies on environmental impact of limestone mining and processing in Sagamu (Sagamu – Ogun State, Nigeria) have revealed a declining kola nut output from the plantations within a few kilometres radius of the cement factory (Adekoya, 2003; Aigbedion, 2005).
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The impacts of limestone mining and processing on water resources in Ashaka area of North- Eastern Nigeria was investigated in this study. Ashaka is located about 140 km north of
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The Abakaliki area is known for hard rock quarrying and mining activities such as limestone (Nkalagu ... This paper was aimed at reviewing the effects of effluents from Nigeria's mining industry ...
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The few metallic minerals of importance are those of iron, lead-zinc, tin-tantalum, gold, manganese and probably nickel, while the valuable Industrial minerals and rocks are barite, halite, talc, kaolin, gemstones, limestone, marble and granite. They occur as relatively small deposits extracted by artisanal and small-scale mining and quarrying.
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Investigating Vibration Effect from Blasting Using Delay Initiation and Square Drill Pattern in Limestone Quarry in Okpella, Edo State, Nigeria Authors: 1 ... author: Edo Taiwo Monday ([email protected]) ABSTRACT In recent times Okpella has experienced an increase in limestone mining activities to meet the increasing need of ...
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Data on the impact of limestone mining (extraction) activities on the com-munities in the study area (Igarra) were collected using two methods known as primary and secondary data collections. i.
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Nigeria market shares in limestone. Exports . Nigeria ranks 86th in limestone market shares in global exports. They make $ 831.00 (-54.1%) yearly.. Imports. Nigeria ranks 49th in limestone market shares in global exports. They make $ 450.09K (-51.0%) yearly. Mining of limestone. The Mining of Limestone is an outdoor activity that involves the ...
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lands. Although, mining companies are mandated to put in place measures that could cushion the environmental effect of their activities, the sincere adherence to such policies is an issue of great concern. This study is therefore aimed at assessing the effect of limestone mining on vegetation
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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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The study of effect of dust emission from exploitation and processing of limestone in some parts of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State Nigeria, covering latitude 7 008' and 7031'N …
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southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. Twenty four (24) samples of soil-dust around the quarries were collected within and outside 12 rock aggregates and limestone quarries in
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