The environmental implications of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria with a special focus on Tin in Jos and Coal in Enugu

• Autorzy: Omotehinse Adeyinka O. , Ako Bankole D.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.1016/j.jsm.2018.12.001

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Mining activities can have serious negative effects on the environment, these effects occur from the exploration stage to the closure stage of a mine's operation. Nigeria has different minerals and exploration/exploitation of these minerals can affect the environment. The objective of this paper is to consider how the exploration and exploitation of Tin in Plateau and Coal in Enugu has affected the environment. The Jos field (Plateau State) is used as a case study for areas with existing mines and the coal mines at Enugu represent areas with closed mines. The methodology used for this research includes a field survey; direct mapping of mining activities; assessment of the impacts of exploration and exploitation; documentary analysis; and observations. The results include analysis of the mining impacts of Tin and Coal on the environment. It is hoped that the conclusion of this study will enable Nigeria to put in place and enforce certain minimum environmental standards for solid mineral exploration and exploitation. In addition, best management practices for reclaiming surface mines could also be put in place.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

tin; coal; exploration activities; exploitation activities

PL

cyna; węgiel; poszukiwanie; eksploatacja

• Wydawca: Elsevier ; Główny Instytut Górnictwa
• Czasopismo: Journal of Sustainable Mining
• Rocznik: 2019
• Tom: Vol. 18, iss. 1
• Strony: 18--24
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Omotehinse Adeyinka O.

• Department of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil

autor

Ako Bankole D.

• Department of Geophysics, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria

Bibliografia

• 1. Adekoya, J. A., Kehinde-Philips, O. O., & Odukoya, A. M. (2003). Geological distribution of mineral resources in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology, 47(1), 1-13.
• 2. Aigbedion, I., & Iyayi, S. E. (2007). Environmental effect of mineral exploitation in Nigeria. International Journal of the Physical Sciences, 2(2), 33-38.
• 3. Al-Usmani, S. M. P. (2011). Impact of mining activities on land and water areas of Goa. Journal of Coastal Environment, 2(1), 43-54.
• 4. Ashton, P., Love, D., Mahachi, H., & Dirks, P. (2001). An overview of the impact of mining and mineral processing operations on water resources and water quality in the Zambezi, Limpopo and Olifants Catchments in Southern Africa. Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project (MMSD)362. (August 2001) https://doi.org/ENV-P-C 2001-042.
• 5. Chindo, M. I. (2012). An examination of the socio-economic and environmental impact of planned oil sands development in Nigeria Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Leicester by Murtala Ibraheem Chindo (MSc, DIC).. Department of Geography (December, 2011). .
• 6. Coker, S. J. L. (2003). Coal resources of Nigeria. Contributions of geosciences and mining to national development. In A. A. Elueze (Ed.). Nigerian mining and geosciences society (NMGS) (pp. 31-40). ((unpublished)). CPE-TEMEC (2009). Pre-feasibility study of electricity generation from Nigerian coalmine methane. Oyo State, Nigeria: Ibadan.
• 7. Ezeaku, P. I. (2012). Evaluating the influence of open cast mining of solid minerals on soil, landuse and livelihood systems in selected areas of nasarawa state, North-Central Nigeria. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 4(3), 62-70.
• 8. Ezekwe, C. I., & Odukwe, A. O. (1980). Coal in Nigeria. Energy, 5(2), 177-182. https:// doi.org/10.1016/0360-5442(80)90006-7.
• 9. Godwin, C. N. (1980). The Nigerian coal corporation: An evaluation of production performance (1960-1987). Quantitative Economic Research Bureau.
• 10. Gyang, J. D., & Ashano, E. C. (2010). Effects of mining on water quality and the Environment : A case study of parts of the Jos Plateau, North Central Nigeria. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 11(1), 631-639.
• 11. Idris, M. N., Onaji, I. P. B., Aberemi, B. O., & Aroke, U. O. (2016). Increasing the national grid capacity through application of gasification Technology: The exploitation and exploration of Nigeria coal minerals. International Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Processes, 2(1), 23-34.
• 12. Macleod, W. N., Turner, D. C., & Wright, E. P. (1971). The geology of the Jos Plateau. General Geology. Geological Survey Nigeria Bulletin, 1, 1-36 32.
• 13. Mallo, S. J. (2012). The Nigerian mining sector: An overview. Continental Journal of Applied Sciences, 7(1), 34-45.
• 14. Miranda, M., Burris, P., Bingcang, J. F., Shearman, P., Briones, J. O., La Vina, A., & Menard, S. (2003). Mining and critical ecosystems: Mapping the risks. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute.
• 15. Musa, H. D., & Jiya, S. N. (2011). An assessment of mining activities impact on vegetation in bukuru Jos Plateau state Nigeria using normalized differential vegetation Index (NDVI). Journal of Sustainable Development, 4(6), 150-159. https://doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v4n6p150.
• 16. Ndace, J. S., & Danladi, M. H. (2012). Impacts of derived tin mining activities on landuse/ landcover in bukuru, Plateau state, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development, 5(5), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v5n5p90.
• 17. Newman, A. M., Rubio, E., Caro, R., Weintraub, A., & Eurek, K. (2010). A review of operations research in mine planning. Interfaces, 40(3), 222-245.
• 18. Nickel, E. H. (1995). The definition of a mineral. Mineralogical Journal, 17(7), 346-349. https://doi.org/10.2465/minerj.17.346.
• 19. Norman, D. K., Wampler, P. J., Throop, A. H., Schnitzer, E. F., & Roloff, J. M. (1997). Best management practices for reclamation surface mines in Washington and Oregon. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources, Washington State Department of Natural Resources http://www.dnr.wa.gov/businesspermits/topics/miningenergyresourceregulation/pages/smr.aspx [10/07/12].
• 20. Ogunsola, O. I. (1990). History of energy sources and their-utilization in Nigeria. Energy Sources, 12(2), 181-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319008960198.
• 21. Oshin, O. (2003). Technical and economic strategies in mineral resources development and exploitation. In A. A. Elueze (Ed.). Prospects for investments in mineral resources of southwestern Nigeria (pp. 93-105). Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) ((unpublished)).
• 22. Pring, G.(R.), Otto, J., & Naito, K. (1999). Trends in international environmental law affecting the minerals industry. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, 17(1), 39-55. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646811.1999.11433155.
• 23. Qureshi, A., Maurice, C., & Ohlander, B. (2016). Potential of coal mine waste rock for generating acid mine drainage. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 160, 44-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2015.10.014.
• 24. Tijani, M. N., & Nton, M. E. (2009). Hydraulic, textural and geochemical characteristics of the ajali formation, Anambra basin, Nigeria: Implication for groundwater quality. Environmental Geology, 56(5), 935-951. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-008-1196-1.

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).