Artisanal mining is one of the basic mining activities that is carried out in Nigeria. It is a primitive way of extracting alluvial deposits from the earth. ... camera for taking pictures, and a field note for jotting. Ilwis 3.1 academia and Surfer 12 were used in digitizing the maps. ... S.J (2017): The Nigeria Mining Industry: Opportunities ...
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This high prevalence of malaria in mining communities when compared with non mining communities has also been demonstrated from the result of a study in Ghana [16]. mind that these mining activities are not regulated, there is need for adequate supervision and monitoring of all mining activities by responsible agents of government.
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Illegal mining in northern Nigeria is leading to two worrying trends. One is the exchange of illegally mined gold for weapons, and the other is the use of women and in these illicit activities. Nigeria's north, especially Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, is particularly hard hit.
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produced in Nigeria. Furthermore, the DGPMP, through the provision of reliable support infrastructure, aims to provide holistic solutions to the transactional challenges in the Sector. (iii) Aggressive Clampdown on Illegal Mining The Government demonstrated more aggression and purpose in the fight against illegal mining in the country.
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The recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit from its mineral resources.
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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 …
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MISSION: To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals and metals industry for wealth creation, poverty reduction, promotion of economic growth and significant contribution to the GDP of Nigeria.
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Printed in Nigeria. Nigerian Mining Sector Brief | 3. Section. Page . 1erview of the Nigerian Mining Sector Ov 05 2 Mineral Endowment 08. 2.1 Coal 08 ... 6.3vestment in reconnaissance and exploration activities In 23 6.4rovision of relevant infrastructure P 23 6.5 General Security and host community engagement 23 ...
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This discovery has raised interest in lithium exploration in Nigeria and has attracted the attention of international mining companies. Types of Permits/Licenses for Lithium in Nigeria. Mining Permit: The Nigerian government has issued Small Scale Mining Leases to a few companies to begin lithium mining operations in the country. …
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The mineral sector is regulated by the Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act"). The Act repealed the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and vests control …
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Canalization and dredged spoil abandonment have caused several environmental impacts in the Niger Delta including water quality impairment, heavy metal pollution (Ohimain et al.,, 2009, algal ...
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Nigeria's Mining regulatory framework: To further attract investment, generate revenues and develop the local mining industry, the Federal Government of Nigeria has begun legal, regulatory, institutional, and fiscal reforms for the mining sector. Key initiatives in this regard include the establishment and recent automation of a cadastral
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List of 20 Mineral Resources In Nigeria and Their Locations In Each State. Here is the list of the most frequent mineral resources in Nigeria, and the states where they usually can be found: 1. Gold Gold, isolated on white. Gold is one of the most important mineral resources in Nigeria.
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11 November 2011 - The mass lead poisoning from mining activities in Zamfara State in Nigeria, which was discovered in March 2010, continues to affect villagers in three Local Government Areas (LGAs): Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru. While the full scale of the problem is still not fully determined, a survey carried out by the US Centers for Disease Control …
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Decades after the mining stopped in Jos, the Plateau State capital—known as the Tin City — Indigenous communities in the state are still reeling from the impacts. …
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National President, Miners Association of Nigeria, Dele Ayanleke, in this exclusive interview, speaks on Tuesday's explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, giving deep insight into issues ...
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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. ... However, activities in …
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PDF | On Jun 23, 2021, Garba and others published Geospatial Analyses of Mining-Induced Land Degradation Sites in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State-Nigeria | Find, read and ...
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Nigerian's mining sector can be categorized according to the key activities in the sector as follows: exploration and mining (upstream), processing and beneficiation (mid-stream), …
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The development of Nigeria's mining sector has been slow despite its huge potentials. To reinvigorate the seemingly comatose sector, successive administrations have taken initiatives aimed at ...
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Collaboration between politically connected Nigerians and Chinese corporations in illegal gold mining drives rural banditry and violent local conflicts in some parts of Nigeria. This includes the ...
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Barite, used in mud formulation, is mined in several places to support the industry. However, there is insufficient literature on the downside of mining and associated hazards, especially in the artisanal barite mining sector. This paper contains three parts. The initial section reviews major causes of mining accidents and health hazards in Nigeria. The …
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3.3 Case Studies of Unsustainable Mining Activities in India and Nigeria In Nigeria, uneducated artisanal miners dominate most of their ore beneficiation activities. As such, poor exploration and excavation activities, substandard tailings management, and land reclamation practices are some of the pressing issues hindering ...
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Mining activities in Nigeria operate below capacity in the absence of the enforcements of laid down regulations and standards. But mining activities also have a positive impact on the environment ...
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Sand Mining Activities in Africa. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines sand mining as "the removal of sand from the environment to meet an increasing demand for sand for construction purposes, mainly for the production of concrete and asphalt". Sand mining has become a widespread and lucrative business …
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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 …
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sand mining activities in a river channel (IsoEsuk River) on the water quality of a stream ( OkoroNsit stream) farther downstream of the river. This is justified by the fact that this stream is a source of various domestic ... Nsit-Atai is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State. NsitAtai local ...
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Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have been prevalent in many parts of the country, particularly in the rural areas, contributing significantly to the sector's output. Challenges facing …
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In Nigeria, agriculture and mining are the two main economic activities. Most farmers delve into mining during the raining season and sometimes because of poverty as most consider agricultural livelihood unviable as a result of unfavourable economic policies by the government (Oramah et al. 2015). Agriculture was the major …
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