environmental degradation caused by solid minerals mining in nigeria

Environmental impact assessment of coal mining at Enugu, Nigeria

Sixty-five percent of the respondents said that water pollution was most severe environmental impact of mining in Akwuke. The major health hazard caused by mining in Akwuke (55% of respondents) and Iva (65% of respondents) was blindness. Indeed, 82.5% of respondents indicated that mining affected the pattern of settlement in …

Land degradation in gold mining communities of Ijesaland, …

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 …

Environmental Degradation: Consider Policies To Protect …

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

25 Environmental Laws in Nigeria

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.

Highlights of 2021 Solid Minerals Industry Report

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

MINERAL PROSPECTING AND EXPLORATION IN NIGERIA

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 ...

Environmental Impacts of Mineral Exploration in …

settings. With large deposit of mineral resources spread across Nigeria fromJos(tin and columbite) in the north to Edo (lead) in the south and Enugu (coal) in the east to Ogun (limestone) in the west,stories of the negative effect of mining on the environment are bound.Records have shown that the solid mineral sector is the second

(PDF) The environmental implications of the exploration and

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 ... ponds have resulted in several deaths. Additionally, during tin mining, radioactive minerals were released into the environment. Soil degradation was caused by erosion, resulting in loss of ...

Environmental Degradation in Nigeria: The …

Nigeria's environmental challenge can be summed up by serious land degrada- tion in the form of desert encroachment, drought, soil erosion, and essentially mismanagement.

The Status of Land Degradation, Soil Erosion, Landslides and …

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 …

Impact of environmental degradation on biodiversity conservation in Nigeria

biodiversity. Environmental degradation is the deterioration o f the. environment through the depletion of r esources such as. air, water, and soil; the destruction of ecosystems and the ...

Acid Mine Drainage: The Footprint of the Nigeria …

Mining of solid minerals in Nigeria has been taking place since the beginning of the last century, and being a developing country with a characteristic lack of …

TIN MINING: ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS …

Additionally, during tin mining, radioactive minerals were released into the environment. Soil degradation was caused by erosion, resulting in loss of soil nutrients, organic matter and damage to ...

Environmental Degradation in the Niger Delta Ecosystem: …

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 ...

The environmental implications of the exploration …

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

Environmental Issues and the Prospects of …

Recycling, improving legislation and regulations, proper environmental management systems, proper mines closure and site reclamation processes should be adopted as strategies to combat the negative effects of mining activities in the country. Keywords: …

Environmental effect of mineral exploitation in Nigeria

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

Mineral Exploitation and Environmental Consequences …

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].

Environmental Degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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 …

Mining in Nigeria: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects

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 …

Environmental Issues and the Prospects of Mining in Nigeria

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 ...

Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: Analyses …

Conclusions: Rapidly rising metal prices and demand will continue to fuel environmental health crises associated with mining. Given Africa's growing role in the global mineral economy and the massive number of subsistence communities who will continue to be impacted by climate change, strategies that support responsible artisanal …

Environmental Degradation in Nigeria: The …

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

Nigeria Battles Illegal Mining: A Crisis of Lost Wealth and

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 …

Inside the explosive illegal mining business in Nigeria

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.

Impact Evaluation of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining on …

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 ...

Environmental Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in Luku, …

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 …

(PDF) THE PHENOMENON OF LAND DEGRADATION IN NIGERIA…

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 ...

(PDF) Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral

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 ...

The Devastating Effects of Environmental …

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.