CHALLENGES FACING ZAMBIA IN MANAGING …
2.0 SMALL SCALE MINING ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA. Prior to 1990's, small-scale mining activities in Zambia were considered illegal and highly secret. It was considered a crime to be found dealing in ...
A historical and future impact assessment of mining activities …
Decades of mining activities and forest degradation caused the rapid decrease of this uniqueness and now just 10% (almost 200 ha) of oak and hornbeam vegetation remain from what had been the largest forest in the Rhineland, west of Cologne, Germany. ... Forest and green spaces degradation on a significant scale has occurred …
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 …
(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining
20 Rejoice Paul Mbaya, Land Degradation due to Mining: The Gunda Scenario" op. cit. p. 149 21 John R Owen, Deanna Kemp, "The weakness of resettlement safeguards in mining" FMR 52 May 2016 p. 80.
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief | 1 Nigerian Mining Sector …
Appendix 3- Available geographical map of Nigeria showing mineral occurrences. Appendix 4- List of other relevant regulatory agencies . Appendix 5- Key action items and timelines for executing the mining sector roadmap. Appendix 6- Application requirements for mining titles. Contact us 32
Conflict, Environmental Degradation, and Food Security in Northeast Nigeria
Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Food Security and Humanitarian Assistance. Conflict arising from the Boko Haram insurgency, paired with decades of environmental degradation, has made livelihoods in northeast Nigeria among the most precarious in Africa. Private and public sector actors must prioritize rural economic investments.
Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Livelihoods in …
This study examines rural development and environmental protection in Nigeria. It assesses specifically the natural occurrences and human activities such as rainfall, agriculture, mining, quarrying, lumbering, and water derivation from the subterranean interstices which degrade the rural environment owing to negligence of acceptable …
Assessment of trace metal concentration and health risk …
Assessment of trace metal concentrationandhealth risk of artisanal gold mining activities in Ijeshaland, Osun State Nigeria— Part 1 Adewale M. Taiwo a,⁎, Julius A. Awomesob a Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB, 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria b Department of Water Resources Management and …
Environmental Degradation in Nigeria: The Challenges …
then-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to the World Bank, Nigeria office resulted in the establishment of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP). During his address on the problems of gully erosion, emerging land degradation, and environmental instability in the country, the former president made this appeal.
(PDF) THE EFFECTS OF MINING ACTIVITIES ON THE SOIL
Aims: To study the impact of mining activities on the water quality of Ikpeshi, Edo State, Nigeria. Study Design: The experimental design of this work involved the collection of water samples from ...
Assessment of Mining-Induced Land Degradation in Ile-Ife, …
Mining activities can lead to significant land degradation, posing environmental and socio-economic challenges in affected regions. This study aimed to assess mining-induced land degradation in the Ile-Ife region of Osun State, Nigeria, utilizing a comprehensive set of indicators, including slope, soil characteristics, land …
Deforestation and Forest Degradation | Threats | WWF
The primary causes of forest degradation are logging activities, livestock grazing, and the construction of roads. Deforestation is a particular concern in tropical rain forests because these forests are home to much of the world's biodiversity. In the Amazon alone, around 17% of the forest has been lost in the last 50 years, mainly due to ...
Soil Erosion in South Eastern Nigeria: A Review
Soils of the southeastern Nigeria have high soil erodibility and are classed as structurally unstable, (Idowu and Oluwatosin, 2008), therefore erosion forms a major type of soil degradation in the area. In southeastern Nigeria the soils are naturally prone to erosion due to their fragile nature and ease of leaching being mainly ultisols and ...
(PDF) Land degradation in gold mining communities of …
A close examination of Figs. 3 and 4 revealed that in 1986, all the selected mining communities were surrounded by forest but by 2002 the forest had completely disappeared, which confirms the claim of Ako et al. (2014) who reported loss of vegetal cover, erosion of soils, loss of water quality and land degradation from gold mining in Luku ...
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 …
(PDF) Impacts of Mining on the Environment in West
[18] Nigeria More than $50 billion is lost annually due to illegal mining activities. In addition, over 400 fatalities were In addition, over 400 fatalities were recorded in 2005, with 5,000 ...
Environmental Impacts of oil mining activities in the Niger …
Nigeria ranks 13th among all oil producing countries, but oil exploitation also brought with it severe environmental degradation, leading to the delta's nomination for a place on the top 10 list ...
An in-depth look at the current state of mining in Nigeria
An in-depth analysis on mining in Nigeria. By Guest Contributor. October 27, 2020. The economy in Nigeria has been growing slowly since the oil price slump of 2014. Since then, volatility of global oil prices has negatively impacted growth performance. Between 2000 and 2014, GDP grew at an average of 7% annually.
Assessment of some potentially harmful elements and their …
The impact of potentially harmful elements in stream sediments around active and abandoned artisanal gold-mining communities in Nigeria was assessed in this study in order to determine their level of contamination and evaluate the associated health risk. Thirty-five (35) stream sediment samples were collected within an active mine (ACM-19 …
(PDF) Impact of Past Mining Activities on Water …
This paper presents a review on previous activities of mining on water resources of Ebonyi State, SE, Nigeria. As high demand for water increases due to population growth and rapid development ...
(PDF) Land degradation in Northern Nigeria: The …
PDF | On May 28, 2014, M. Macaulay B. published Land degradation in Northern Nigeria: The impacts and implications of human-related and climatic factors | Find, read and cite all the research...
Desertification in northern Nigeria: Causes and implications …
It is no gain saying today that uncontrolled and uncoordinated roles of man are responsible for geo-environmental degradation in Nigeria, be it intentional or inadvertent. ... that involves a continuum of change from slight to very severe degradation of the plant and soil resources and is due to man's activities. He clarified the concept as ...
Impact Evaluation of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …
Blacksmith Institute [3] defines ASM as mining activities that use rudimentary methods to extract and process minerals and metals on a small scale. According to the Nigerian Minerals and Mining ...
Land degradation in Northern Nigeria: The …
LAND DEGRADATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA According to the WRI (1992) and Barbier (1999), land degradation and conversion in Africa is mostly caused by agricultural …
Desertification in Northern Nigeria: Causes and …
Climatic variability, deforestation, extensive cultivation, overgrazing, cultivation of marginal land, bush burning, fuel wood extraction, faulty irrigation …
Strategies and regulatory measures for Combatting illicit mining …
This theory suggests that nations rich in valuable natural resources, such as minerals, can paradoxically face economic and social challenges due to the mismanagement or exploitation of these resources. In the context of Nigeria's illicit mining activities, the 'resource curse' becomes particularly relevant.
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.
(PDF) ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GOLD MINING ACTIVITIES …
This research study examines the significant negative effects that gold mining operations have on the environment and the community in Ghana's Asutifi North District over the period of ten years ...
Environmental impact assessment, land degradation …
Natural and anthropogenic processes and products of mining affect quality of life in highly mineralised areas, such as the derelict Enyigba-Abakaliki agriculture …
(PDF) Impacts of Derived Tin Mining Activities on …
The tin mining activities in the suburbs of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, have resulted in technical enhancement of the natural background radiation as well as higher activity concentrations of ...