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The Nigerian mineral sector is undergoing radical structural reforms to allow for maximal exploitation, in view of its potential in diversifying the national economy. As part of the reforms, mineral titles and permits are granted by a new mining cadastre system. This article examines the spatial distribution of the licences granted so far using the …
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Sand mining effects, causes, and concerns: A case study of Bestari Jaya, Selangor Peninsular Malaysia. Scientific Research and Essays, 6(6), 1216–1231. Google Scholar Atejioye, A. A., & Odeyemi, C. A. (2018). Analyzing impact of sand mining in Ekiti State, Nigeria using GIS for sustainable development.
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The paper examined sand and gravel mining activities both on land and the rivers as a business venture in Minna emirate council of Niger state, Nigeria. It identified various stakeholders in this business as: the landlords of the quarries, the local government authorities and the miners among others. It further looked at what each stakeholder …
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The aim of the study was to assess the consequences of sand mining activities on soil erosion, vegetation clearance and landslide levels in the O.R. Tambo district.
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The aim of the study was to assess the consequences of sand mining activities on soil erosion, vegetation clearance and landslide levels in the O.R. Tambo district. The study setting included Mngazi, Chwebeni and Coffee Bay sand mining sites. Soil erosion was defined by donga width and donga depth. Landslides constitute a form …
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Sand mining effects, causes, and concerns: A case study of Bestari Jaya, Selangor Peninsular Malaysia. Scientific Research and Essays, 6(6), 1216–1231. Atejioye, A. A., & Odeyemi, C. A. (2018). Analyzing impact of sand mining in Ekiti State, Nigeria using GIS for sustainable development. World Journal of Research and Review, 6(2), 26–31.
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1. Introduction. Mining is the process that deals with the extraction of geological minerals and other geological materials of economic value from their natural deposits in the earth crust (Mactaggart et al., 2018).Researchers has over the years concluded that mining is a destructive venture due to the effects of mining operations …
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Otamiri River is of great importance to the socio-economic well-being of Owerri Community. The banks help to protect and sustain the stability of the adjacent terrestrial ecosystem. Continued sand mining activities in the river is of serious concern to the inhabitants of the area. This study therefore investigated the impact of sand mining on the river water …
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ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of sand mining on the environment and livelihoods of people in some selected Rural Kebeles (RK) of Dugda District in East Shawa Zone of Oromiya Regional State. Sand …
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"There is definitely an interesting story behind the mining sector in Nigeria," says Kwadwo Sarkodie, a partner at legal firm Mayer Brown International. Before the brutal civil war between 1967 and 1970 there was an active mining sector in Nigeria, and the country was a significant exporter of certain mined minerals including coal and tin.
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present before mining activities cannot be replaced after the process has ended (Merem et al. 2017). Mining is a significant threat to biodiversity, as it leads to large massive habitat losses (Paul and Campbell, 2011). 2.0 Mining Issues in Nigeria Nigeria's abundant solid minerals constitute some of the largest known deposits under
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The Dangers of Sand Mining in Nigeria. Sand mining has severe environmental consequences. It can cause erosion and sedimentation, which can alter the flow of rivers and affect the habitats of aquatic organisms. Sand mining can also reduce water quality and quantity, which can affect agriculture, fishing, and other industries that …
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Sand is considered one of the most consumed natural resource, being essential to many industries, including building construction, electronics, plastics, and water filtration. This paper assesses the environmental impact of sand extraction and the problems associated with its illegal exploitation. The analysis indicates that extracting …
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Nigerian Mining Sector Watch The non-oil sector has continued to be the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy. As at the third quarter of 2022, ... Nigeria's GDP in Q3 of 20222, although higher than the GDP contribution recorded in Q3 of 2021 i.e., 0.2%. Notwithstanding the seemingly insignificant contribution
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River bank erosion and altered river morphology have been a key focuses in the Sub-Saharan African literature on sand mining: Riverbank collapse is observed in …
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Excessive in-stream sand-and-gravel mining causes the degradation of rivers. In-stream mining lowers the stream bottom, which may lead to bank erosion. Excessive in-stream sand mining is a threat to bridges, river …
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Data collection on illegal sand mining and conflicts. To assess where sand is mined illegally in Africa, we created a dataset that indicates whether (a) sand is …
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Introduction to Sand Mining Activity 1.1 Background to Sand Mining Sand mining is probably the largest mining activity and the most profitable extractive ... 2019). Existing studies in Nigeria have revealed that rapid urbanization and population growth are major causes of sand demand and mining in many parts of the country (Onwuka et al., 2013 ...
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Sand mining from coastal and marine areas is another source, although less preferred as it requires specialized equipment and the salt must be rinsed from the sand and gravel prior to use, thus increasing costs (Koehnken and Rintoul, 2018; Gronwald et al., 2020).This mass extraction has significant infrastructural impacts and social costs as it …
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In Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, labourers dig sand from the sea floor by hand. ... we found that only 38 of 443 scientific papers on sand mining identified in a search of the Web of Science quantified ...
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This necessitated some reflection on the political ecology of sand mining in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. Sand is mined excessively in Ayomnaokpala community in Awka, Anambra state. In Ayomnaokpala, a part of an industrial layout has become the centre of sand mining for the last 13 to15 years.
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This study is based on the impact of sand mining within Ado Ekiti metropolis. Four locations were chosen for this research. The paper aim at analysing the extent and amount of sand been mined in the study areas. A Global Position System (GPS) unit was used to acquire the coordinates and elevations of the mined site areas this is to enable …
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This study was conducted to determine the health status of three water bodies (Badagry Creek, Ologe Lagoon and River Owo) exposed to varying degrees of sand mining activities and industrial pollution. Water, sediment and fish samples were collected monthly from the three water bodies between April 2 …
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inland sand mining and the effects of artisanal mining. The concentration of toxic residues from zinc and geological hazards and the the ecological disturbances of the destruction …
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The impact of COVID-19 on mining operations in Nigeria. COVID-19 led to draconian lockdown measures in countries around the world, including Nigeria. Reduced mining operations and lower demand led to the closure of mines worldwide. The uncertainty that accompanied the pandemic has also led to the volatility of commodity …
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In Nigeria, sand mining has had severe consequences for local communities. One of the most significant impacts is the displacement of communities …
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1. Introduction. Mining is one of few industries that change entire landscapes, making it the source of a variety of impacts (see Bebbington et al., 2008; Mudd, 2010).These impacts are geographical in nature, as mines are unevenly distributed around the world and disproportionately affect the communities or ecosystems nearest to them …
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Globally, the mining industry is experiencing a boom as there is an increase in the need of critical minerals and new mining technologies, the Nigerian Mining is not left out in this change, this document highlights the progress made and the steps to achieving the growth needed. ... As Nigeria continues to explore other viable sources of ...
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Sand mining involves the excavation of inland dune or river beds for the purpose of economic, developmental, constructional, etc., activities. ... Nigeria has led to severe cases of land degradation manifesting as river bank erosion of riparian areas in Eyaa, Onne. An estimated land area of 142,000m 2 (equivalent to about 497,000m 3) has been ...
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The increase in the demand for sand and gravel for construction and other purposes such as flood control has placed immense pressure on the environment where sand and gravel resources occur. This study was carried out to determine the environmental effects of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria, using …
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