201512· For example, Ogbonna et al. (2015) cite key impacts associated with coal mining in Nigeria as health, water, socio-economic, ecological (including extinction of both animal and …
202513· Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are pivotal in ensuring that your mining project in Nigeria is both environmentally responsible and legally compliant. An EIA …
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221· The low crude oil prices in 2019 add momentum to Nigeria’s need for economic diversification as its foreign earnings come primarily from crude oil sales. As a result, Nigeria is …
It therefore follows that many of the existing environmental impacts of mining in Nigeria could have been avoided or minimize if EIA studies had been undertaken. Generally, the success of …
921· Nigeria’s mining sector is a sleeping giant with immense economic potential. Addressing its myriad challenges necessitates a concerted effort from government bodies, industry stakeholders, and the global …
Nigeria’s GDP in Q3 of 2, although higher than the GDP contribution recorded in Q3 of i.e., 0.2%. policies to guard against the unpleasant side effects of mining the mineral, …
In Nigeria, mining has been linked to deforestation, water pollution, and soil contamination. This will explore the impact of mining on the environment in Nigeria. We will discuss the …
201921· This study aims to geospatially assess the environmental impacts of mining activities on water sources in Itagunmodi, Osun State, Nigeria, with the following objectives: (i) …
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. The significant export earnings …
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the effects of mining in Nigeria, and the paper does this while selecting the application of geophysical methods in the assessment of underground …
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and …
Quality in Kujama, Southern Kaduna - Nigeria 1Abubakar Bello, 2Ganiyat Bukola Olajide & 3Sani Inuwa Lamido 1Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources Engineering The most …
20241115· Nosike, I. K. (2004). Environmental Degradation Associated with Mining Industry in Nigeria. Environmental Watch A Journal of School of Environmental Studies, the …
202511· (a) Environmental degradation caused by mining in a state in southwest Nigeria (b) a building affected by the impacts of blasting effects of mining.
2025216· Mining activities in Nigeria have caused significant environmental challenges over the years. Below are some of the key issues associated with mining in the country: …
921· Nigeria’s mining sector is a sleeping giant with immense economic potential. Addressing its myriad challenges necessitates a concerted effort from government bodies, …
2015621· Efforts have also been made to assess the environmental or radioecological impacts of solid mineral mining globally. For instance, Déjeant et al. measured the radioactivity …
2024531· This chapter examines the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of gold mining activities in the Osun River Basin, Southwestern Nigeria. Gold, highly sought for its …
201921· Mining activities can have serious negative effects on the environment, these effects occur from the exploration stage to the closure stage of a mine's operation. Nigeria has …
This comprehensive study investigates the profound environmental impacts of lithium mining in Northern Nigeria, a region renowned for its rich mineral resources. The research uncovers the …
20241122· Explore the vital role of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Nigeria's economy. This article delves into the socio-economic impacts, challenges, government …
2011711· 2 and fiscal frameworks, weak institutional structures, a lack of capacity to implement existing regulations, and a lack of political will.1 In Nigeria, identified challenges …
2024527· And the combination of conflict and climate change effects, such as once fertile land rapidly turning into useless arid sand in northern Nigeria, has produced a cheap …
81· Scientific literatures have confirmed the wide impact of mining operations on human health and the environment. Charles (2010) reported exposure effect of mining …
This paper assesses the national security implications of illegal mining of solid mineral in Nigeria within the context of a resurging government’s interest that is primarily based on
This research uses a mix scale approach of descriptive statistics and GIS methodology in analyzing the ecological impacts of mining in Nigeria. Emphases are on the issues, …
910· Ako et al. (2014) conducted a qualitative study assessing the impact of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria. They found concentrations of heavy metals such …
11· Illegal mining activities in northern Nigeria have led to an increase in social vices such as drug abuse, prostitution, and alcoholism (Kankara et al., 2017), as well as health risks …
EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA 1) THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Surface mining operations generally interferes and changes the makeup of morphology of the …