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 …
Natural Resource Governance and Conflicts in …
Nigeria has experienced cyclical causative pattern of natural resource exploitation and conflict repeated in volatile oil rich Niger Delta ( Ako 2013, Iwilade 2015). Behrends (2008) even goes
(PDF) "Non-Oil Resource Exploitation in Nigeria
Nigeria's socio-economic development is dependent on the exploitation of its natural resources comprised of oil and non-oil resources. Its over dependence on the development of oil resources and ...
(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues …
Nigeria has vast mineral resources, with 44 different mineral occurrences in over 500 locations. 1 While many of the minerals, especially Gemstones, are exploited by Artisanal and
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF NATURAL …
Abstract. Natural resources exploitation, exploration, mining and processing have caused different types of environmental damages which include ecological disturbances, destruction of natural ...
(PDF) Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral
problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic. infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable la ws in the sector, high capital outlay, inadequate professional in the sector and. many m ...
All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law
In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been updated since 2007, is accused of stifling growth in the nation's underdeveloped mining sector. Mining currently generates just 0.3% of GDP and leaves the country …
Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral …
Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high capital outlay, inadequate ...
Acid Mine Drainage: The Footprint of the Nigeria …
Mining of solid minerals in Nigeria has been taking place since the beginning of the last century, and being a developing country with a characteristic lack of proper …
AN EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOLID MINERALS EXPLOITATION
The main object of this research is to examine the legal and regulatory framework for solid minerals exploitation in Nigeria. The study employed a combination of doctrinal and empirical methods of conducting research. To this effect, materials are sourced from various areas of human endeavour such as the law, history, environmental sciences, as ...
(PDF) LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA'S MINING LAW AND …
The exploitation of Nigeria's solid mineral endowments predates British colonial. rule, which began in 1861 and formally ended in 1960 when Nigeria attained. 2. independence from British ...
(PDF) Oil exploitation and human rights violations in Nigeria…
afrika focus — Volume 25, Nr. 2, 2012 — pp. 160-166 Oil exploitation and human rights violations in Nigeria's oil producing communities1 Olubayo Oluduro Department of Public Law, Ghent University, Belgium Introduction and description of the context of the doctoral research Nigeria, with a population of over 140 million, is today the world ...
(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND THE NIGER …
Adekoya, J.A (1995), Negative Governmental impact of mineral exploitation in Nigeria, in impact of human activities on the West African Savanna. Proceedings of the Regional Training Workshop held ...
(PDF) Impacts of Limestone Exploitation on the Socio …
Environmental Problems associated with Mineral Exploitation in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Environmental Pollution in the ...
NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Comparatively, the exploitation of solid mineral in Nigeria has been lower than that of agriculture/agro allied resources and crude petroleum and natural gas during the period under review. Furthermore, with respect to the percentage contribution of each natural resource sector to the Gross Domestic Product of Nigeria, Figure 1below shows the ...
Mining in Nigeria: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects
Opportunities for growth. Diversification of the economy: Mining in Nigeria presents an opportunity for Nigeria to diversify its economy away from over-dependence on oil and gas revenues. Developing this sector can create jobs and reduce vulnerability to fluctuations in oil prices. Resource endowment: Nigeria's vast mineral resources provide …
POTENTIALS OF GOLD MINING AND EXTRACTION METHODS IN NIGERIA …
Environmental Problems Associated with Mineral Exploitation in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences. Society held at Jos. 140–148.
16 Importance Of Mineral Resources to Nigeria
16 Importance Of Mineral Resources. Read Also: Problems Facing Exploitation of Minerals in Nigeria. Nigeria is a country that is vested with a lot of mineral resources which include; limestone, salt, gold, lignite, iron-ore, H.E.P., coal, lead, zinc, etc. These mineral resources help greatly to boost the economy of the country because …
Environmental Impact of Natural Resources Exploitation in Nigeria …
Table 3: Minerals Deposits That Are Currently Being Exploited In Nigeria. S/N Mineral Name Locality Current Level Of Exploitation 1 Iron Itakpe, Ajakuta L 2 Tin Jos, Plateau, Nasarawa MSM 3 Niobium/Tantalum Jos, Plateau, Saki, Oro Won As By Product Of Tin Mining 4 Monazite Plateau Dormant 5 Xenotine Itagumodi, Birnin Gwari, Dangabala S 6 …
(PDF) LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA…
See B.N. Olurunfemi: "Exploitation of the Solid Minerals in Nigeria. A Strategic Approach" A paper presented at the Standard Trust Bank International Investment Summit, 11th January 2001 at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja. 11 Ministry of Mines and Steel Development: Road Map for the Growth and Development of the Nigerian Mining …
(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Limestone Exploitation …
D. Ajakaiye, "Environmental problems associated with mineral exploitation in Nigeria," presented at the A Paper Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences ...
All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining …
In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which …
The environmental implications of the exploration and exploitation …
Its mineral exploration and exploitation activity boomed within Nigeria and, since then, tin ore has been mined in several parts of Nigeria including the Plateau Province, Bauchi, and Ilesha, with over 80% of the production coming from the Jos Plateau.
Environmental effect of mineral exploitation in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the greatest pollution effect comes from a large- scale exploitation of petroleum, limestone and rocks used in the construction works (Unesco-Mab, 1995). In …
(PDF) Environmental Costs of Exploiting Solid …
TRENDS IN SOLID MINERAL EXPLOITATION IN NIGERIA Exploitation of natural resources has been an ongoing activity for so long that historians mark major periods of …
MINING LAWS AND TAXATION IN NIGERIA
Nigeria's mining laws are handled by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development which oversees the management of all mineral resources. 3.1.1 Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act Of 2007 'The Act' The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to regulate all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of ...
Oil Exploration and Exploitation in Nigeria and the …
The study seeks to evaluate the environmental problems associated with oil exploration and exploitation in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria on one part with a focus on empirical examination of one ...
Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Mineral …
Mineral exploitation in Nigeria dates back to the geological expeditions by the colonial master in the early part of the 20th century [4], [5]. It has resulted in revenue accruing earnings and economic development. In the southern part of Nigeria, especially the northern part of Edo State, solid mineral exploitation is an everyday activity that ...
The environmental implications of the exploration …
Its mineral exploration and exploitation activity boomed within Nigeria and, since then, tin ore has been mined in several parts of Nigeria including the Plateau …
(PDF) NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION IN …
The abundance of solid minerals in the country has led to massive exploitation in various ways that has brought about dire consequences on environmental resources.