Radioecological impacts of tin mining

Efforts have also been made to assess the environmental or radioecological impacts of solid mineral mining globally. For instance, Déjeant et al. measured the radioactivity levels in Cominak and Somaïr uranium mines in Niger Republic, which shares a border with Nigeria.Other studies that considered the impacts of uranium mining are …

Promoting climate-Smart Mining In nigeria

2.1. Challenges with the Legal and Regulatory Framework for Mining in Nigeria. ............................. 10. 2.2. Impact of Weak Frameworks on the Environment and Local …

(PDF) Environmental impact assessment in Nigeria-A …

Abstract. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an essential tool used for decision making in a developmental projects as. well as a systematic pro cess to identify, predict and evaluate the ...

Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

Therefore, it is essential to ensure an enabling regulatory environment exists, which requires thorough environmental impact assessments to construct …

ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY …

World Bank Document. AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABILITY THE MINING SECTOR COMPONENT. ASSESSMENT OF THE …

The environmental impacts of river sand mining

Conclusion and recommendations. The effects of river sand mining extend far beyond the immediate mining sites. The effects on the physical- and biological environment are often cumulative and therefore hard to quantify and assess. However, the observed effects generally result in a decreased geo- and biodiversity.

(PDF) Impacts of Derived Tin Mining Activities on Landuse/Landcover in

Ndace and Danladi (2012) assessed the biophysical impacts of tin mining activities in Jos, and he concluded that mining has greatly affected the natural ecology and therefore mining sites should ...

Top 9 Effects of Mining on the Environment

1. Erosion. One of the effects of mining on the environment is erosion. The enormous Ok Tedi Mine in Papua New Guinea is a perfect example of how nearby areas can be significantly impacted by the erosion of exposed slopes, mine dumps, tailings dams, and the resulting siltation of drainages, creeks, and rivers.

(PDF) Assessing environmental impacts of inland sand mining …

This study investigated sand mining and its effects on Ulashi River, surrounding farmlands and attendant health risks in Okija, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State. The concept of planetary health was used as a lens to examine the effects of sand mining on the environment and a pathway to address the eco-health inequalities to the vulnerable community.

(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of …

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry Operation in Ogun State, Nigeria. Mbuyi M. Melodi. Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of T echnology, Akure, Nigeria. …

Assessing the Ecological Effects of Mining in West Africa: …

The heavy toll of mining on the environment comes with the declines in forest land area in Bukuru, Plateau state where forest area of 420.52 km2 in 1975 fell to 399.56 km2 by 1986. ... This research uses a mix scale approach of descriptive statistics and GIS methodology in analyzing the ecological impacts of mining in Nigeria. …

Environmental health situation in Nigeria: current status …

The state of the environment per time has a significant impact on the biotic and abiotic components of the environment, thus essential for health and human living. ... Studies reported that most lead in Nigeria had been exposed to the environment through unsafe mining practices by the community [34, 89, 90]. ... The state of Nigeria's ...

Full article: Effects of artisanal gold mining activities on …

The impact of the mining activities is a major threat to qualitative food security and sustainable livelihoods in the area. ... Except for the recent efforts by the Ministry of Mine and Steel Development, gold mining in Nigeria is largely uncontrolled, and the majority of the ... International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 21 ...

Environmental impact assessment of coal mining at Enugu, …

This study determined the views of respondents in Akwuke and Iva mine communities concerning the impact of coal mining activities on animal and plant …

GIS, Mining, Nigeria, Minerals, Pollution, Environmental …

Lost in all these is the danger of overlooking the environmental externalities based on human-nature interactions associated with mining such as lead poisoning, air …

Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Nigeria: …

Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Nigeria: A Review. Ouadadi Senouci. Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. …

Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

The low crude oil prices in 2019 add momentum to Nigeria's need for economic diversification as its foreign earnings come primarily from crude oil sales. As a result, Nigeria is seeking to explore other economic potentials, such as developing a Mining Resource Corridor (MRC) to reduce poverty and assist the country's sustained …

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 …

Nigeria: Environmental Considerations Of Mining In Nigeria

The Mining sector in Nigeria is principally regulated by the Mining Act 2007 (The Act) and we shall briefly discuss some of the environmental considerations a Mining Lease holder must be prepared to undertake in order to successfully operate in the Country. The purpose of this article is to provide stakeholders with a preliminary guide ...

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …

environmental effects of mining activities are reduced to the barest minimum. Keywords - Air pollution, environmental impacts, ground vibration, land degradation, noise pollution, water pollution ...

Nigeria's Mining: Prospects, Challenges and Opportunities

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 global community. Armed with the right policies and sustainable practices, Nigeria could well become the mineral powerhouse it aspires to be.

Environmental Impact of Mining in Nigeria (A Case Study of …

Environmental Impact of Mining in Nigeria (A Case Study of ASM Operations) August 2013. Authors: Ayodele Owolabi. Federal University of Technology, …

Environmental Impacts of Oil Exploration (Oil and Gas …

The environmental impacts discussed are negative impacts and they can also be described as oil conflicts. This borders around damages made in Niger Delta, and how they can be curbed using existing protocols, rules, laws and organizations by preventing further damages of the flora and fauna bodies in the Niger Delta.

The impact of tantalite mining on the flora diversity in

The activities of the artisanals and small-scale miners in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, are increasing daily without considering the loss of biodiversity, which has continuously disrupted ecological functions and environmental balance. The study aimed at investigating the effect of tantalite mining activities on flora diversity. Three study sites …

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 ...

The Role of Mining in meeting the Sustainable Development …

The Role of Mining in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) English. pdf (1MB) Download. June 15, 2017. From the foregoing, it is apparent that there …

(PDF) Impact of Coal Mining on the Environment in

Abstract. The discovery of coal in Maiganga village has attracted the location of coal mining industry in the area to mine an estimated proven cold reserve of 4.5 million tons. Coal mining has a ...

The Role of Mining in meeting the Sustainable Development …

These relationships need to be nurtured to ensure that mining activities contribute maximally to human development, and measures to mitigate any negative development impacts are carefully identified and implemented to guarantee sustainable development. ... The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Enterprises in Nigeria It is now …

(PDF) ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING …

Based on 31 structured questionnaires out of 40 distributed, the research on ASGM in Nigeria revealed negative impacts on the environment, including deforestation (67.7%), flooding (), poor ...