The three stages of mineral development, viz exploration, mining and processing, have caused different types of environmental damages, which include ecological disturbance, destruction of natural ...

There is no single, large-scale or 'major' mining operation in the country, while Ghana has more than thirty of such mining operations. The solid minerals and mining sector contributed a paltry 0.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, with annual production averaging 40 million metric tons valued at about 34 billion naira ($95 ...

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].

Similarly, in Nigeria land degradation represents one of the most crucial challenges facing the country. It affected an estimated 50 million people in 1990, at an annual cost of US$3 billion, including costs of food importation (Economic Commission for Africa, 2001).Generally the impact of soil erosion on farm-level productivity is often …

Nigeria's environmental challenge can be summed up by serious land degradation in the form of desert encroachment, drought, soil erosion, and essentially …

Recent development of small-scale gold mining activities in Côte d'Ivoire is a serious threat to the environment because of deforestation, soil scrapping, pit mining, over-use of water ...

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 | Semantic Scholar. DOI: …

Abstract. Mining activities can have serious negative effects on the environment, these effects occur from the exploration stage to the closure stage of a …

The solid mineral sector has been targeted by the Nigerian government to lead this agenda of economic diversification as the country has identified forty -four solid minerals minable in commercial quantity.3 However the scourge of illegal mining of these solid mineral is a clear and

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development . ... Nigerian Institute of Mining Geosciences (NIMG) Solid Mineral Development Fund (SMDF) Enquiries and Suggestions. ... Call on +2348033111888. Mail at. [email protected]. Office Hours. 8am to 4pm. 44+ Mineral deposits in Nigeria. There are at least 44 Mineral deposits in commercial quantities in …

Nigeria's mining laws are handled by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development which oversees the management of all mineral resources. 3.1.1 Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act Of 2007 'The Act' The Nigerian …

In a revealing investigation, Nigeria's quest to harness its mineral wealth is facing a dire challenge as illegal mining activities flourish, leading to significant revenue loss and posing severe environmental and security threats. From the chambers of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals to the distressed farmlands of Ezuruike, a …

This is an exposé of the challenges faced by artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria. Therefore, factors such as environmental, investment fund, equipment, regulatory and administrative challenges are highlighted here. The scope of these types of mining business cover those for gold mining, Zinc & Lead, sand & gravel, and many …

The mining of some minerals in the country has caused land degradation in those areas where mining activities are being carried out (Ladan, 2004). For many years past, Jos Plateau has witnessed ...

high environmental degradation. Already many coal and other mineral mining host communities around the country are facing severe environmental pollution, …

Nigeria's Solid Minerals Exports & Destinations 143,000 tons. But First patriots contributed the highest value-$44.83 Million. The total minerals exported China accounted for 95% and 88% of the total export volume and value respectively Lead ores and concentrates was the highest mineral exported, accounting for 7.7% of

2. DEGRADATION. Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil, the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife.(Wikipedia) When the environment becomes less valuable or damaged, environmental degradation is said to occur.

Waste Disposal: The waste is created by human activities.The handling of this waste can pose risks to the environment and human health (Gupta et al. 2015). A total of 2.01 billion tonne/year of municipal solid waste generation was reported in 2016, which is expected to reach 3.40 billion tonne/year by 2050 (World Bank 2018).Open dumping of …

Keywords: Environment, Degradation, Quarry, Mining and Exploitation. Contribution/ Originality The study contributes to knowledge on the environmental impacts and processes of solid minerals exploration and exploitation in Nigeria. It also makes available materials for further research work on the subject matter. 1.

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 …

problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic. infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable la ws in the sector, high capital outlay, inadequate professional in the sector and. many m ...

Read also: Why Nigeria's solid minerals sector is crawling Despite the hurdles, the proposed Solid Minerals Corporation holds promise as a solution to the mining sector's challenges. On the positive side, it aims to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by creating a conducive environment for investors, fostering economic growth, …

By the virtue of Section 44 of our constitution that made solid minerals to be on the Exclusive List, mining of minerals whether lucid or solid, takes precedence over any other economic land usage.

These Regulations may be cited as the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011. 2. In these Regulations— (l) Unless the context indicates otherwise any word to which a meaning has been assigned in the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (hereinafter in these Regulations referred to as "the Act") shall have that meaning.

The three stages of mineral development, viz exploration, mining and processing, have caused different types of environmental damages, which include …

Senator Osita sponsored a motion to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the dwindling revenue desirable from solid mineral development in the country.

Opportunities for growth. Diversification of the economy: Mining in Nigeria presents an opportunity for Nigeria to diversify its economy away from over-dependence on oil and gas revenues. Developing this sector can create jobs and reduce vulnerability to fluctuations in oil prices. Resource endowment: Nigeria's vast mineral resources provide …

Coal mining has a significant impact on people lively hood and the environment, the environmental shock ranges from environmental degradation to destruction of wildlife and their habitat while on the other …

25. MINERAL ACT CAP. 286, L.F.N 1990. The Mineral Act is one of the Environmental Laws in Nigeria that monitors and regulates the mining of minerals (non-oil minerals) and prohibits mining operators from cutting or taking protected trees without consent polluting watercourses, exploiting water unauthorised.

Resource extraction has historically caused dramatic environmental changes across the globe. Although mining and oil drilling have transformed landscapes and polluted the air and water wherever they have taken place, knowledge of how these environmental transformations have been experienced and lived in different parts of the …

housing provisions in the built environment. The mineral exploitations and industrial establishments that are solid minerals based, in no small way, contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the environments through job creation. This is made possible by taking from the environmental local resources and paying back,

This paper identified 37 mining sites in ten gold mining communities of Ijesaland, Nigeria; examined the forms, levels and extent of land degradation resulted from mining activities; analyzed spatial pattern of land use and finally assessed the effects of mining on livelihood of the people. The study utilized global positioning system receiver …

Land Degradation and Soil Erosion. Land use-land cover changes (LULCC) have become pronounced especially in developing countries because of unprecedented population explosion and subsequent overexploitation of natural resources good instance of which is the upper Eyiohia river catchment in Nigeria (Abbas and Fasona 2012; Obiahu …

Other activities include shipping, dredging, and sand mining. These activities produce solid and liquid waste. It also result in the sedimentation of the river by washed-up soil. ... Anthropogenic pollution is a major cause of environmental degradation globally. Nigeria is the largest producer of crude oil in Africa because of the oil-rich ...

Mineral exploration and processing have caused varying degree of environmental damage in Nigeria. These include alteration …

Despite being richly blessed with mineral deposits, Anambra state is one of the States in need of government attention to harness the mining sector now said to be in the hands of artisans and illegal miners, who risk their lives and expose the environment through unwholesome practices that cause erosion and other environmental …

Environmental health-related risks are becoming a primary concern in Nigeria, with diverse environmental problems such as air pollution, water pollution, oil spillage, deforestation, desertification, erosion, and flooding (due to inadequate drainage systems) caused mostly by anthropogenic activities. This paper reviews the pre-existing …