(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of …

Nigeria. Mbuyi M. Melodi. Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of T echnology, Akure, Nigeria. …

Impact of quarry activities on the serenity of the …

Quarrying of rock for construction purposes is a significant industry in Nigeria thus contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This study examined the heavy and trace metal distribution in ...

BY Okolie K.C,1 Prof, Mbamali. I2 & Elamah D3 IJSER

an assessment of granite quarrying impact on environment in edo north nigeria: using gis approach International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 12, Issue 8, August-2021

Impact of Quarrying Activities on the Water Quality in …

Citations. IRE Journals: Osiyoku Dada Akanni, Ifelola Eyitayo Oluwaseyi, Umoru Titi Abdulasisi "Impact of Quarrying Activities on the Water Quality in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo, Edo State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 11 2023 Page 309-314

Effect of particulate matter from quarry activities on crops

In South-Eastern Nigeria, several quarry operations provide 8.7% of the country's annual GDP to the economy. These businesses do, however, frequently cause air pollution. Extech Model VPC300 was used to measure PM2.5, PM10, and various meteorological factors, and conduct a social survey to determine the impact of …

Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Mineral …

Granite quarrying for many years has served as an important source of construction materials supply, employment and revenue especially in developing countries like Nigeria which are endowed with ...

(PDF) The Effects of Quarrying Activities on Local …

Dust pollution from quarrying operations both on site and on roads affects the local air quality as well as may lead to serious health. The main potential impacts of dust are visual impacts ...

Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and …

Quarrying activities in the area were perceived to have both positive and negative impacts on the livelihood of people and the environment. Some of the most serious …

Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

quarry industries in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, is on the rise. Although it has an impact on internal revenue, there is a need to look at its impact on air quality in general.

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …

The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in quarry operation and, assess the efforts towards minimizing environmental impacts of their operations. Primary data used for this study was obtained from 100 ...

Environmental Conservation Cost and Corporate Performance of Quarry …

The population of the study comprised 682 accounting staff of quarry companies in the southwest of Nigeria. The sample size was 480 determined through a purposive sampling technique.

Environmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in Ebonyi …

The activities of quarrying in Ebonyi State have resulted in the loss of soil nutrients and an increase in soil pollution. This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in the three zones of Ebonyi State, south-eastern Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, three objectives were set: access the environmental …

Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …

Still, quarrying activities have contributed immensely to the enhancement of the economy from local, state and federal levels in Nigeria (Baah-Ennumh et al. 2019). These …

Investigation of environmental effect of stone …

The research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility necessitated this …

SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PARTICIPATION IN MINING AND QUARRYING …

Mining and quarry sectors are considered as one of the most important viable sectors in Nigerian economy. This paper assessed the socioeconomic impact of quarrying and mining on poverty ...

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of hard rock quarrying …

The increase in demand of building stones and construction-grade sand has resulted in aggressive hard rock quarrying in many parts of the world. The problems are to be evaluated in detail for the judicious use of resources on the one hand and ensuring health of the ecosystems on the other. The present study aims to evaluate the impact of …

(PDF) Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Stone Quarrying

To determine the prevalence of respiratory problems and lung function impairment among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Respiratory problems and lung function were studied in 403 quarry ...

(PDF) AN ASSESSMENT OF GRANITE QUARRYING IMPACT …

The focus is on granite quarrying in Edo North Nigeria where Granite quarrying is vigorously carried out in Iyuku, Imeke and Uluokhe communities. ... This …

Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …

Approval for quarry operation should mandate environmental impact assessment and ensure strict implementation of outlined mitigation measures so as to guarantee environmental sustainability. Key words: Quarrying impact, air pollution, particulate matter, occupational health, Nigeria

Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the …

Impact of granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 2 (1): 1 -11.

Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of southwestern Nigeria

Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of …

Environmental Effect of Quarrying Activities in Oba …

Therefore, this study will assess the impacts and vulnerability of pollutions and the attendant environmental effects associated with quarrying activities emanating from three quarry sites located along Akure-Owo Road, Oba-Ile, in Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Sites Stoneworks, RCC and JCC Quarries are located along Akure-Owo Road in a locality …

(PDF) Assessment of the Socio-Economic and Health Impact of Quarrying

Assessment of the Socio-Economic and Health Impact of Quarrying on the Inhabitants of Kenta Logemo Village in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, an objective was set to detect air pollutants at the quarry sites. A total of 220 air samples were measured from six points around the quarry locations and recorded in situ for analysis.

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …

Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry Operation in Ogun State, Nigeria ... Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria arletmelodi@yahoo

THE PHENOMENON OF LAND DEGRADATION IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF EFFECTS …

worldwide. This is so because when land is degraded, people, plants and animals suffer. The main effects of land degradation in Nigeria are: Soil Erosion: This is one of the serious effects of ...

An Assessment of Stakeholder Perception of the Environmental Impact …

Quarrying activities in Nigeria have caused a significant impact on the environment, the blasting of rocks with explosives to extract material for processing gives rise to noise pollution, air ...