This study hopes to enable Nigeria to put in place and enforce certain minimum environmental standards for solid mineral exploration and exploitation. In …

Criminal networks fuel community violence in a bid to exploit untapped mineral deposits in the North West. Africa's artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector …

these resources effectively, Nigeria has the potential to drive economic growth, generate employment opportunities, and achieve better overall development. Keywords: Nigeria solid minerals, Gold, Lead-zinc, Gemstones, Nigeria mining law. INTRODUCTION The exploitation of solid minerals has significant economic benefits. It generates substantial

Introduction. Nigerian Coal Corporation started mining in 1916 at Onyeama Coalfield, Enugu (Onwukeme Citation 1995), and in October 1977, their operations became mechanized (Asogwa Citation 1988).A literature search was unable to find any work carried out on environmental impact of mineral exploitation at a coal mined site in south …

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.

Ore Mineral Exploitation And Sustainable Development – Problems, Prospects And Benefits In Nigeria Page 43 states. - The Coal in Nigeria is sub- bituminous with low pollutants,

D. Ajakaiye, "Environmental problems associated with mineral exploitation in Nigeria," presented at the A Paper Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences ...

Section 1(1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 gives the federal government ownership and absolute control over all mineral resources in the country, including the mining process.

It is important, moving forward, for Nigeria's water policymakers to identify key problems in the water sector and develop an integrated approach to solving these context-specific problems. This process should include stakeholders from all levels for it to produce positive results as indicated in the case study in section 3.5 earlier.

Poor mining practices, such as unregulated mercury use and deforestation, have negative consequences on local communities and ecosystems. …

Previous studies have shown that solid mineral exploitation constitutes more than 1% of Nigeria ïs GDP as most of the ... sector in Nigeria where government holds all mineral rights has been widely reported (Merem et al., 2017). Mining of mineral resources is under the exclusive list of the Federal

Nigeria must ramp up its mineral exploration and exploitation activities to achieve this objective. This has grave implications for mining communities, especially regarding its heightened ...

Nigeria is one of Africa's economic and demographic hubs, with an estimated population of 210 million people in 2021 (Frankema, 2021; National Bureau of Statistics …

Environmental effect of mineral exploitation in Nigeria Aigbedion, I and Iyayi, S. E Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria. Accepted 14 February, 2007 ... well as other environmental problems. Other localities affected by large-scale environmental damage are the Niger Delta as a result of oil and gas exploration and ...

Environmental Problems associated with Mineral Exploitation in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Environmental Pollution in the ...

Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high capital outlay, …

Challenges and prospects of mining of solid mineral resources in Taraba State, Nigeria Received 4 December, 2017 Revised 24 December, 2017 Accepted 10 January, 2018 Published 31 January, 2018 ... Previous studies have shown that solid mineral exploitation constitutes more than 1% of Nigeria ïs GDP as most of the

allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Mining in Nigeria - An Expert's Experience. Exploitation of Nigeria's huge solid mineral reserves has the potential to solve the country's chronic energy ...

The environmental implications of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria with a special focus on Tin in Jos and Coal in Enugu ... emphasis on an ore block ML 16957 Barkin Ladi with a view to providing the necessary framework for the research problem. 2.2 Population Sample and Sampling Techniques The population studied ...

metals precisely from gold exploitation only, it has been estimated that Nigeria loses $50 billion year after year (Omoh, 2016). ... Nigeria's mineral deposits (Musa, 2013). In 2013, the sector produced 60.54 million tons of ... problems emanate from the activities of artisanal and small scale mining types, the impacts ...

The environmental problems will reduce if mining operators are well educated on impacts of mineral exploitation on the environment, and their activities regulated in order to conserve the environment.

harnessing the minerals in Nigeria. An attempt will also be made to examine the possible precautions and reme-dies that can be applied in order to mitigate the effect of adverse environmental impact of mining activities. Table 1 shows the minerals deposits that are currently being exploited in Nigeria. Some of the minerals, notably,

Despite its appellation as the "Giant of Africa," Nigeria's mining sector has remained largely underdeveloped, overshadowed by the country's booming oil and gas industry. Yet, Nigeria is endowed with a plethora of minerals, including coal, limestone, gold, tin, and tantalite. The question is: what holds back this sector ripe for explosion?

The objectives of the study is to examine the problems of solid mineral in Nigeria, the strategies for exploration of solid mineral in Nigeria and the way to attract investors to the sector for optimal exploration. ... Fig 1.1: Relative importance of industrial and ore mineral exploitation in evolving economies. (After Bristow 1987a.) Fig 1.2 ...

Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high …

Mining is a common practi ce in Nigeria, the problem with the acti vity in the country, ... Aigbedion, I. and Iyayi S. E., 2007, Environmenta l Effects of Mineral Exploitation in Nigeria.

The main object of this research is to examine the legal and regulatory framework for solid minerals exploitation in Nigeria. The study employed a combination of doctrinal and empirical methods of conducting research. ... Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal ...

Economic and population growth have resulted in an increase in both legal and illegal mineral exploitation, resulting in a wide range of environmental …

In this article, we shall be taking a look at the problems that have been caused by mineral exploitation in the country. Problems Of Mineral Exploitation In Nigeria And Solutions. …

TRENDS IN SOLID MINERAL EXPLOITATION IN NIGERIA Exploitation of natural resources has been an ongoing activity for so long that historians mark major periods of human history by reference to mineral materials such as Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, among others [8]. ... The Growing Concern for the Northern Nigerian Environment. …