Nigerian Mining – Progress, but still a long way to go
In this publication we do a macroeconomic review of the Nigerian mining sector, look at mining and ESG and also review the mining regulatory framework. We also highlight …
An in-depth look at the current state of mining in Nigeria
This led to a surge in gold smuggling and illegal mining. For instance, in late April, the government arrested a number of illegal miners in Zamfara state which is known for artisanal mining activities related to gold mining. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, mining and quarrying makes up 0.17% of employment in Nigeria.
Gold Mining Activities and Impact on Osun River Basin in
This chapter examines the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of gold mining activities in the Osun River Basin, Southwestern Nigeria. Gold, highly …
(PDF) Solid Mineral Deposits and Mining in Nigeria: -A …
PDF | On May 11, 2019, M A Olade published Solid Mineral Deposits and Mining in Nigeria: -A Sector in Transitional Change | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD
Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Northern Nigeria is currently dominated by massive informal and chaotic activities. Its improper management has resulted in dire environmental ...
Assessing the Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in Anka …
This study assessed the impact of artisanal gold mining (AGM) in Abare, Dareta, Gonar Kowar, Shabili, Sunke and Bagega communities in Anka local government area (LGA) of Zamfara State, North ...
Assessing Scalability of Natural Radionuclides and
The environmental and health implications of artisanal gold mining activities at mining sites across Nigeria have rekindled research interest.
Effects of artisanal gold mining activities on soil …
University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is a postgraduate research supervisor at the Institute of Ecology and ... Development, gold mining in Nigeria is largely uncontrolled, and the majority of the ...
Mineralogical Studies of the gold ore of Ilesha area, southwestern Nigeria
This research determined the liberation size of Iperindo lode gold ore, Osun State, Nigeria and assessed its amenability to froth flotation technique.
Nigerian Mining Progress, but still a long way to go.
Nigeria's Mining regulatory framework: To further attract investment, generate revenues and develop the local mining industry, the Federal Government of ... designated strategic in Nigeria: Gold, Lead & Zinc, Coal, Bitumen, Iron ore, Limestone and Barite. While the
Application of RESRAD and ERICA tools to estimate dose
Despite the fact that disruption of the environment through mining of minerals poses severe radiological hazards, there is a dearth of radiological information from gold mining sites in Nigeria.
GOLD MINING IN IGUN-IJESHA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: …
Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria Tel: - +234 (0) 80 66365964 Science Publications 289 AJES GOLD MINING IN IGUN-IJESHA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: IMPACTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WATER QUALITY ... Gold Mining, Heavy Metal Pollution, Igun-Ijesa, Surface and Groundwater, Water Quality, …
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development – On the Road to Shared Mining
T he Ministry under my stewardship is resolutely committed to implementing the Roadmap for the Growth and Development of the Nigerian Mining Industry, a policy document formulated in 2016 to unlock the various potentials in the sector.
(PDF) Radiological Assessment of Artisanal Gold Mining …
The study reviews artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria and the status of gold (Au) ore extraction and processing in Borgu and Mashegu Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State ...
EXPLORING THE VIABILITY OF ALLUVIAL GOLD MINING IN …
The study reviews artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria and the status of gold (Au) ore extraction and processing in Borgu and Mashegu Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State ...
New roadmap to increase investment in Nigeria's mining …
The Nigerian government is targeting $5bn in mining investments over the next 10 years under a new industry roadmap, as part of a broader drive to diversify revenue sources away from non-oil sectors. In August Kayode Fayemi, the minister of mines and steel development, unveiled a new strategic plan for the sector that targets expanding
Proposed Mining and Processing Methods for Effective
The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria is in a deplorable state characterised by the use of inadequate mining and processing methods …
(PDF) ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING …
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 ...
Heavy Metal Pollution: The Environmental Impact of Artisanal Gold
Over the decade many villages in Zamfara State Nigeria were known for artisanal gold mining which caused pollution of vast water bodies and area of land.
Mining, from The Report: Nigeria 2023
With greater government support and a growing role as a generator of export earnings, Nigeria's mining sector is poised to maximise its considerable potential in precious metals and gems. Total revenue from the sector is expected to rise by 25% to N3.6bn ($8.5m) in 2023, reflecting its resilience, as well as continued federal and state
Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Nigeria
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has long been practiced in Nigeria and around the world. Bolstered by historically high gold prices, a lack of viable …
A systematic review of artisanal and small-scale mining: …
For example, Ofosu et al. carried out a research on the socio-economic and environmental ... Interestingly, most people including women argued that gold mining was only appropriate for men as it is a physically challenging activity ... McGee T (2015) Artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria: experiences from Niger, Nasarawa and …
Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Nigeria: Recommendations …
This assessment examines the legal and policy challenges underpinning the informal artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria. The assessment presents legal, institutional, and financial recommendations designed to improve long-term health and environmental outcomes from the ASGM process.
PROPOSED MINING AND PROCESSING METHODS …
mining methods for the exploitation of different types of gold deposits in Nigeriahave been proposed in this study. Strip, terrace and shallow open pit mining methods are proposed for surface mining.
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 ...
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 growth …
'Brought down by gold': Communities and nature suffer …
LAGOS — Across Atorin-Ijesha in southwestern Nigeria, the clatter of stones fills the air as excavators aggressively dig into the soil. Gold miners work from dawn till dusk excavating the earth ...
(PDF) EFFECTS OF GOLD MINING ON LIVELIHOOD OF TREE …
The study evaluated the effects of gold mining activities on the livelihood of tree crop farmers in Atakunmosa West Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria.
Foreign criminals go for gold in Nigeria | ISS Africa
The recent focus has been on gold mining. In the banditry-affected north-west and central areas, loose criminal networks engaged in illegal gold mining have ties to foreign actors and facilitate trafficking. Most criminal markets for gold in Nigeria are driven by foreign demand but propped up by local actors.
Potential Impacts of Flooding on Alluvial Gold Mining …
The study mapped mining communities in parts of Ilesha-Egbe gold field in Osun State, South-West (SW) Nigeria, with their respective,...
(PDF) Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West
The use of chemicals such as cyanide (industrial gold mining) and mercury (artisanal gold mining) to obtain the gold from the ore constitutes a potential risk for the ecosystem, the local ...
Impact Of Gold Mining On Vegetation And Soil In Southwestern NIGERIA
Using data from the Demographic and Health Survey and gold mine geolocation data in Nigeria, the difference‐in‐differences estimation reveals that artisanal and small‐scale gold mining in ...
Assessing Scalability of Natural Radionuclides and
The environmental and health implications of artisanal gold mining activities at mining sites across Nigeria have rekindled research interest. This study aimed to assess the scalability of naturally occurring radioactive materials in gold mining sites in Iperindo, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from three different mining sites and …
ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL-HEALTH RISK …
Across gold-endowed nations, and especially in Nigeria, studies highlight that gold mining significantly contributes to the contamination of the soil, water bodies, plants and rocks