Preliminary investigations were carried out in five selected states (Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti) in Southwestern Nigeria to determine the registered gravel mining pits. Fifteen gravel mining pits based on age and scale of mining operations were selected for this study. Appropriate gravel constituents in concrete mix were determined using ...
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Lu et al. [15] investigated sand and gravel mining in the upstream of the Yangtze River and its effects on the three gorge reservoirs, and analyzed the effects of sand and gravel mining on the ...
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A., "Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land and Soil in Luku, Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria." Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, vol. 2, no. 2 (2014): 42-49. doi: 10.12691/jgg-2-2-1. 1. Introduction . Sand and gravel mining refers to the process of removing sand or gravel from a place of its occurrence [1].
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An example from sand mining activities in rural Nigeria shows that the policies in place for sand extraction activities are either ... Essien B.I., Idris F.N., Umar A.N., and Ahmed A.A.. 2014. "Environmental effects of sand and gravel mining on land and soil in Luku, Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria." 10.12691/jgg-2-2-1. Google ...
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It is also recommended that sand mining sites should be sited outside sensitive environments. ... Effects of sand/gravel mining in Minna emirate area. of Nigeria on stakeholders.
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In Nigeria, large quantities of sand are utilized for construction and reclamation, particularly in the Niger Delta. In states such as Bayelsa, where 85% of the land area is periodically inundated by ... Sand mining is continuing, in spite of adverse environmental effects, because of the necessity for expansion of housing ...
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This work studied the socio-economic impacts of sand and gravel mining activities in Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria. The work is hinged on the concept of sustainable development. …
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An interesting coastal sand mining study by Sridhar et al. has revealed that sand mining causes water pollution and poor water quality for the communities with concentration of …
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Sand mining is a global activity that has attracted wide attention due partly to its invaluable positive contributions to development and partly to its negative socio-environmental impacts. While sand mining supports urbanization by providing essential aggregate materials for urban real estate and construction sectors, it however undermines environmental sustainability …
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evaluated sand mining activities in the coastal region of Nigeria from the residents' perspectives. A socio-environmental analysis of sand mining in Lagos will account for variations in residents' views of the impacts of sand mining and support the stakeholders on policy to regulate mining activities in the region.
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Sand and gravel are being extracted faster than they can be replaced. ... In Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, labourers dig sand from the sea floor by hand. ... M. Impacts of Sand Mining on Ecosystem ...
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The increase in the demand for sand and gravel for construction and other purposes such as flood control has placed immense pressure on the environment where sand and gravel resources occur. This study was carried out to determine the environmental effects of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria, using field observations and …
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The sand mining and supply business in Nigeria is not just a trade; it's a foundational cornerstone that supports a multitude of construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects across the nation. from cities to rural communities, all have one thing in common – the relentless need for sand as an essential raw material.
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Sand and gravel mining has been one of the serious environmental problems around the globe in recent years. This often results in land degradation, loss of agricultural lands and biodiversity as well increased poverty among people. In order to address these problems, pragmatic and explicit laws and regulations have to be developed by countries in a participatory manner so as to …
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Sand, gravel, and crushed stone (collectively referred to herein as aggregates) are the most in-demand materials on the planet in terms of volume. 1, 2 Together, they are a central foundation of our economies and integral to sectors such as construction, infrastructure, electronics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 3 The growing need to protect the world's …
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Showing average area of the mining site. Excess volume = 904,000m 3 Fig 3 shows the mining area of Ado-Ijan and Fig 4 is showing the shallow part of the mining site area, with least elevation of ...
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the environmental impact of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria. Investigations were carried out via field mapping and collection of samples. Outcrops were …
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Illegal sand mining is rife in around 70 countries 3, and hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in battles over sand in the past decade in countries including India and Kenya, among...
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The paper examined sand and gravel mining activities both on land and the rivers as a business venture in Minna emirate council of Niger state, Nigeria. It identified various stakeholders in this business as: the landlords of the quarries, the local government authorities and …
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In mining of gravel, sand is also mined alongside with it as both forms aggregate and same equipment is literally used for both in the mining process. To make the extraction of gravel easier, a gravel pit is dug, where the sand and gravels left behind can be extracted and separated accordingly by sizes.
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The Dangers of Sand Mining in Nigeria. Sand mining has severe environmental consequences. It can cause erosion and sedimentation, which can alter the flow of rivers and affect the habitats of aquatic organisms.
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Six operational sand and gravel mining sites and eight abandoned siteswere visited to document the various environmental impacts arising from the activities. 132 Field su urveys were carried ouut in the stuudy area maainly for maapping locaations of in--stream andd floodplain sand and gravel miining.Field surveys allso enabledd collectionn of ...
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37 Stephen J. Mallo: Continental J. Applied Sciences 7 (1): 34 - 45, 2012 A. Investments Companies of the Nigeria Mining Corporation (NMC). The Nigeria Mining Corporation which was hitherto owned by the Federal government had about 21 subsidiaries, 22 Associated Companies( Out of which 4 are in foreign holdings: Niger Uranium(30%); Guinea ...
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River bank erosion and altered river morphology have been a key focuses in the Sub-Saharan African literature on sand mining: Riverbank collapse is observed in rivers in North Central Nigeria (Ako et al., 2014), along several rivers in South Africa, including the Limpopo, instream sand mining has resulted in river bank erosion (Gondo et al ...
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The paper examined sand and gravel mining activities both on land and the rivers as a business venture in Minna emirate council of Niger state, Nigeria.
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active and inactive sand and gravel mines are located along interstate highways or major state and county roads. Luku is located in North Central Nigeria and sand and gravel mining is currently taking place there because the place is a very attractive source for these materials. The area is easily accessible and the
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Basin in Kano State, Nigeria BY: AMIR ABDULAZEEZ PG9/SSC/2019/0349 (BSc. MSc. Geography) ... Sand and gravel mining on land may lead to the loss of adjacent land and structures, creation of ...
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Stories abound about monkeys and chimpanzees up these scary heights. But the business of sand mining dwarfs these realities because of the insatiable need for the building component which includes aggregates. Where sand may be rare, however, aggregates are plenteous. Abuja as a rocky terrain furnishes abundant ground for the production of ...
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The paper examined sand and gravel mining activities both on land and the rivers as a business venture in Minna emirate council of Niger state, Nigeria. It identified various stakeholders in this … Expand. 31. PDF. Save. Effects of Sand Mining on Coral Reefs in Riau Islands. Supriharyono.
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The study examined the awareness of the environmental impact of sand mining by the respondents and its attendant soil loss in Chibiri, Kuje area council, FCT Abuja.
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