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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PAPER Environmental impact assessment of coal mining at Enugu, Nigeria Princewill C. Ogbonnaa*, Emmanuel C. Nzegbulea and Paschal E. Okorieb aDepartment of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 7267 Umuia, Abia State, Nigeria; bDepartment of Forestry and Environmental Management, .
The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of mining on immediate communities around Borini Porono quarry in Kogi State, central Nigeria were examined. A total of 100 respondents were contacted for relevant information through questionnaire
Adekeye (2010) in his study on the impact of conflict on mining in Nigeria revealed that there is much more to be gained from the development of mining sector than is usually organized and there is very much to lose from the non development of the (2007) in his study on economic analysis of ...
effects are threatening the sustainability of Nigeria''s hitherto quality environment (FEPA 1991, NEST 1991). Although some work has been done on the effects of mining solid minerals on the Nigerian environment, emphasis on the negative effects of the mining has .
Gold Mining in Nigeria: Overview Prospects. Eventually, gold mining resumed in the 1960s, but rapid development did not happen and it was further stalled by the Civil war between 1967 and 1970. But in the 1980s, there was a rebirth of precious metal mining as a result of the efforts of the Nigerian Mining Corporation (NMC).
Abstract. The mining industry remains the backbone of many economies in the developing world. This paper has examined the socioeconomic and associated environmental impacts of surface mining in Udege District Nasarawa, The study established the local mining methods, examined the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of surface and illegal mining on the host communities, and .
SocioEconomic Impacts of Tin Mining in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. or process of extracting minerals of economic importance from their natural environment and ... Mining in Nigeria started as far back as the eighteenth century. Read more
Environmental Impacts of Mining and Smelting. Miners in Nigeria grinding gold ore with significant exposures to lead and silica dust. Background. The mining sector is responsible for some of the largest releases of heavy metals into the environment of any industry. It also releases other air pollutants including sulfur dioxide and nitrogen ...
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M. Hendryx, The Public Health Impacts of Surface Coal Mining, The Extractive Industry. Society, 2, 2015, 820826. In article [13] P. Hota and B. Behera, Coal Mining in Odisha: An Analysis of Impacts on Agricultural Production and Human Health, The Extractive .
Feb 22, 2012· (2008). Negative impacts of oil exploration on biodiversity management in the Niger De area of Nigeria. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal: Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 139147.
The evaluation of environmental impact of artisanal gold mining was carried out in Luku, Minna, North Central Nigeria, to evaluate environmental hazards associated with artisanal gold mining through field work and Laboratory analyses. During the field work, observations of the whole mining site were made so as to evaluate the physical impact of mining and representative soil samples were ...
The mining sector in Ghana consists of both smallscale and largescale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental impacts of ...
developing nations like Nigeria, mining is an important contributor to the national economy. However, the negative environmental impacts of mining are increasingly being recognized as critical (Bridge, 2004). In response, many companies, especially international ones, are
and its effects on public health, agriculture and the environment. In addition, the legacy of mining has left thousands of sites in Africa contaminated by mining and associated mine dumps such as tailings and slag material. On the other hand, the number of studies focused on the impacts of mining .
Jul 11, 2011· scale mining sector, and the majority of gold mining in the country is carried out by artisanal and smallscale miners. Artisanal mining activities in Nigeria are almost by definition informal – that is, operating outside current laws and regulations. While the current mining law and regulations
Feb 01, 2019· The results include analysis of the mining impacts of Tin and Coal on the environment. It is hoped that the conclusion of this study will enable Nigeria to put in place and enforce certain minimum environmental standards for solid mineral exploration and exploitation. ... Coal can be mined by both the open cast mining method and the underground ...
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Jun 01, 2017· Nigeria''s abundant solid minerals constitute some of the largest known deposits in recent years under different categories. With the activities in the sector characterized by production and a growing environmental decline often overlooked. This research uses a mix scale approach of descriptive statistics and GIS methodology in analyzing the ecological impacts of mining in Nigeria.
With very little understanding of the gravity of accumulated impacts, GIS analysis provides a tool for understanding the spatial patterns of mining impacts on fragile ecosystems across Nigeria. 3. The Results This section of the paper presents the results of the data and environmental analysis of ecological impacts of mining in the study area ...
Mining companies are also making efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of mining and minimize the footprint of their activities throughout the mining cycle, including planning for ...
Environmental Impacts of Oil Exploration and Exploitation in the Niger Delta of Nigeria . By Kadafa, Adati Ayuba . Universiti Putra Malaysia . Abstract Problem Statement : Oil exploration and exploitation has been ongoing for several decades in the Niger Delta. It has had disastrous impacts on the environment in the region and has adversely
SocioEconomic Impacts of Tin Mining in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 1onwuka,,2 Duluora,,3okoye ABSTRACT: This work studied the social and economic impacts of tin mining in Rayfield of Jos Plateau, Nigeria. The conceptual framework is based on the concept of sustainable development. Questionnaire was
Minerals:Gold, columbite, wolframite, tantalite, bitumen, iron ore and uraniume Independence: 1 October 1960 Area: 923,768 km2 Mining fact: Despite massive mineral wealth, the Nigerian mining industry is vastly underdeveloped and only accounts for % of the country''s GDP – and this due to oil resources. The underdevelopment is resulting in Nigeria having to import processed minerals ...
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