Evaluation of Land use and Land Cover Changes in the Gold Mining
Map showing Zamfara, Local Government Areas and mining enclaves The mining enclaves are situated in three Local Government Areas, namely Anka (comprising 13 communities), Bukkuyum (comprising 10 communities) and Maru (comprising 8 communities) as tabulated in Table 1. Data and method: The mining enclaves were …
Gov. Lawal Bans Illegal Mining In Zamfara, Orders Stringent …
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, on Saturday, issued a ban on illegal mining activities in the state and ordered law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators.
5 SURVEY OF INFORMATION NEEDS OF THE LOCAL …
lead poison affected areas of Anka and Maru local Government areas of Zamfara state, Nigeria. Key words: Information, Information needs, Local miners, Information sources Paper types: Empirical research Introduction Mining is the process of digging out useful mineral resources from the earth's crust. It is a
Heavy Metal Pollution: The Environmental Impact of …
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 ...
Despite ban, increasing fatalities, illegal mining …
Illegal mining and its associated conflicts continue regardless. The conflict has been on the increase since 2014, spreading across Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau and Zamfara states. Over 5 000 ...
Zamfara Killings: All you need to know | Pulse Nigeria
Unfortunately, mining gold in Zamfara is unstructured, largely informal and illegal. Artisans, most of whom are unskilled, are in charge of the extraction, purification and commercialization of ...
The untold story of gold mining in Zamfara state
Investigation has shown that gold mining in Zamfara is found in the local government areas of Maru, Anka, Talata Mafara, Bungudu, Bukkukyyum and Gusau and …
How a Gold Mining Boom is Killing the Children of …
The lead poisoning crisis in Zamfara is unparalleled, but small-scale mining and other industrial activities — including lead-acid battery and electronics recycling — create lead contamination that …
Lead poisoning: Fear grips Zamfara communities as aid …
This was when residents resorted to illegal mining in their personal farms, not minding or being ignorant of the danger associated with the mining activities. In Bagega, a village located about 30 km south of Anka town, there were about 20 local mining processing plants and 12 plants in Abare village in Anka Local Government.
Zamfara establishes its first gold reserve
Zamfara State Government has established the first of its kind gold reserve in Nigeria, starting with 31 kg of processed gold, that will be deposited in a bank. The Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle disclosed that the gold was entirely mined and refined by local artisanal miners in the state. Commenting on the motive behind the …
Three Dead, 11 Injured As Mining Pit Collapses In Zamfara
A photo showing the map of Zamfara, a state in North-West Nigeria. No fewer than three artisanal miners have died while 11 others were injured when a mining pit collapsed in Dan Kamfani, Anka ...
(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining
The effect of mining on the environment: A study of gypsum mining in southern Fune local government area, Yobe state . Unpublished M. Sc Dissertation, Geography Department.
Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: …
The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result of high …
Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: …
Background: The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result …
Evaluation of Land use and Land Cover Changes in the Gold Mining
This paper presents a quantitative analysis of land cover changes in the gold mining enclaves of Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru Local Government Areas in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
From soil to gold: The story of Zamfara local mining …
From soil to gold: The story of Zamfara local mining culture - Daily Trust. Feature. From soil to gold: The story of Zamfara local mining culture. Mohammed Bello …
Illegal mining by Chinese actors complicates Nigeria's …
In April 2020, the Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State arrested two Chinese nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal mining in Bukkuyum local government, where the federal government had banned all mining activities to curb killings by armed bandits. In September 2022, a Chinese national was arrested by Economic and Financial …
List of the 14 Local Government Areas in Zamfara State
Zamfara State is located in the northwestern part of Nigeria, and its capital is located in the city of Gusau, which is also and LGA and one of the biggest commercial centers in the state. Here are the 14 Local Government Areas in Zamfara State: Anka. Bakura. Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw.
Assessing the Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in …
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,...
Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: Analyses …
Background: The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result of high gold prices, a geologic anomaly, and processing of ores in residential areas. Today, these villages face a growing crisis related to conflict and climate change. While the …
How Zamfara gold mining resurrected clamour for resource control …
Wondering why the PAGMI programme would allow Zamfara to control its gold deposits while the oil in the Niger Delta is shared by the entire nation, leaders of the oil producing states were quick to point out that the situation concerning Zamfara gold was unconstitutional, as it violated provisions of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.
Environmental Remediation to Address Childhood Lead …
Background:From 2010 through 2013, integrated health and environmental responses addressed an unprecedented epidemic lead poisoning in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria. Artisanal gold mining caused widespread contamination resulting in the deaths of > 400 children. Socioeconomic, logistic, and security challenges required …
Mass lead poisoning from mining activities, Zamfara State
11 November 2011 - The mass lead poisoning from mining activities in Zamfara State in Nigeria, which was discovered in March 2010, continues to affect villagers in three Local Government Areas ...
Summary POLICY BRIEF and violent local conflicts. Key …
Since 2011, violent local conflicts and rural banditry, associated with illegal mining, have been on the increase in the North West, especially in Kaduna, Katsina, …
Zamfara Gov Bans Traditional Rulers From Issuing Consent Letters For Mining
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state. The Executive Order was signed on Thursday ...
Banditry: Gov Lawal bars traditional rulers from issuing mining …
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state.
Zamfara: Are banditry killings in Nigeria getting worse?
Zamfara has long faced problems with armed groups stealing cattle, kidnapping for ransom and attacking communities, which has in turn prompted some local people to form vigilante gangs.
Three die, 11 injured in Zamfara mining pit collapse
No fewer than three small-scale miners have died while 11 others were injured when a mining pit collapsed in Dan Kamfani, Anka Local Government of Zamfara State. An eyewitness who works around the ...
Three die, 11 injured in Zamfara mining pit collapse
No fewer than three small-scale miners have died while 11 others were injured when a mining pit collapsed in Dan Kamfani, Anka Local Government of Zamfara State.An eyewitness who works around the ...
The tragic gold mining affair in Zamfara State | Pambazuka …
Sep 29, 2010. 'The tragedy in Zamfara State is not only a resource curse but a wakeup call,' writes Uche Igwe. Illegal minerals mining in Nigeria's Zamfara State sheds light on the problems posed by extractive industries in developing countries. While the revenue potential is huge, federal oversight has been weak and international support ...