Sustainable Mining In Nigeria

Environmental Issues and the Prospects of Mining in Nigeria …

Mining activities in Nigeria operate below capacity in the absence of the enforcements of laid down regulations and standards. ... Policy Framework & Sustainable Development for Mining of Mineral ...

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Artisanal and small-scale mining and the Sustainable …

1. Introduction. On 19 July 2016, the United Nations Development Program, in collaboration with Columbia University, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the World Economic Forum, unveiled the final version of its Mapping Mining to the Sustainable Development Goals: A Preliminary Atlas (UNDP, 2016a).The document …

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Nigeria Mining Week 2024 Slated for November 4-6

According to Bading Mve, Nigeria Mining Week 2023 was a huge success, demonstrating the vital role that collaborations play in creating a sustainable future for the mining industry. The Nigeria Mining Week 2023 had in attendance, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Dr Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister for …

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Transforming Nigeria's Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …

The Nigerian Mining Corporation, once a leading producer and exporter of solid minerals, saw a significant decline in production following the indigenization policy …

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A Review of Geology and Coal Mining In South Eastern Nigeria …

A Review of Geology and Coal Mining In South Eastern Nigeria: Implication for Sustainable National Development ... growth and environmental sustainability. The process of coal mining results in a ...

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Energy and sustainable development in Nigeria: the way …

Access to clean modern energy services is an enormous challenge facing the African continent because energy is fundamental for socioeconomic development and poverty eradication. Today, 60% to 70% of the Nigerian population does not have access to electricity. There is no doubt that the present power crisis afflicting Nigeria will persist …

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Environmental Issues and the Prospects of Mining in …

mining industry sponsored the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project, the stated intention of which was to determine how best the industry could contribute to sustainable development (Daniel, 2015). This paper seeks to review the issues and prospects of solid mineral mining in the Nigerian context.

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Minerals And Mining Policies In Nigeria: Implications …

KEYWORDS: Mining Policies, Sustainable Growth, National Development. ----- Date of Submission: 04-09-2020 Date of acceptance: 19-09-2020 ... Such Acts included the Nigerian Coal Mining Act of 1950, the Gold and Diamond Trading Act, the Explosives Act of 1964, the Tin Act No. 25 of 1967, and the Quarries Act and Allied Regulations of 1969. ...

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Sand Mining in African Coastal Regions

This book explores the drivers and impacts of sand mining in the coastal areas of Lagos Nigeria. Based on empirical evidence, sand mining activity is driven by a number of urbanization-related factors while sand mining impacts are underlined by a number of sustainability-related factors.

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Sand Mining and the Environmental Impacts on Coastal Communities in Nigeria

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. ... One approach is to promote sustainable sand mining practices that minimize the environmental impact of sand …

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Nigerian Mining – Progress, but still a long way to go

Mining companies with higher ESG ratings outperformed the broader market during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, delivering 34% average total shareholder return over the …

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The environmental implications of the exploration and …

Journal of Sustainable Mining. Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2019, Pages 18-24. Short communication. ... The Jos Plateau with a metallic mineral (Tin) was chosen as the northern sector of Nigerian mining activity and Enugu (Coal) as the southeastern part of Nigeria. These places were chosen because of active mining activities which are …

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Achieving sustainable environmental governance in Nigeria…

Having concluded that environmental governance in Nigeria, as it is, is less effective to achieve sustainable environmental management in the country and given the political and socio-economic realities in Nigeria, the following are put forward for policy consideration to improve the governance's quality in order to achieve the seemingly ...

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Sustainable Mining Practices in Nigeria: A Case Study …

This study appraises the sustainable practices in coal mining activities in Maiganga community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe state Nigeria. Data were collected

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(PDF) A historical review of sustainable construction in Nigeria…

Purpose - Research studies related to sustainability and green building have made monumental contributions to the concept of sustainable construction (SC) in Nigeria.

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Promoting climate-Smart Mining In nigeria

1.0 Mining in Nigeria - Growth, Decline and Revival Organized commercial mining1 in Nigeria has spanned over 12 decades. The mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Protectorates conducted by the Secretary of State for colonies between 1904 and 1909 marked the commencement of mining in Nigeria with the Royal Niger

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Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

The study assesses the extent to which the Nigerian national mining policies and legislation are aligned with the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). The AMV's main goal is to promote "transparent, equitable and optimal exploitation of mineral resources" in order to underpin "broad-based sustainable growth and socio-economic development".

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Fostering the Sustainability of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …

The exploration and mining of Nigerian barite are primarily by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) whose operations are characterized by poor productivity.

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Promoting climate-Smart Mining In nigeria

This paper provides specific contributions for improving environmental impact assessments for mining projects and improving the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern …

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Environmental Impacts of Mineral Exploration in Nigeria …

Exploration of solid minerals in Nigeria began during the pre-colonial era (1903/ 1904) when the British colonial government organize mining operation covering both the northern and southern ...

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The Role of Mining in meeting the Sustainable …

From the foregoing, it is apparent that there is strong linkage between mining and SDGs – both positive and synergistic relationships on one side and a series of negative relationships between mining and the SDGs on the other side. These relationships need to be nurtured to ensure that mining activities contribute maximally to …

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Illegal Gold Mining and Sustainable Human Security in Osun State, Nigeria

There is an abundance of gold in Osun state, Nigeria. The illegal exploration of gold is a bane of the state. Section 44 (3) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Law of 1999 vests the ownership and control of mineral resources within the country on the Federal Government. However, anthropogenic activities such as illegal mining thrives in Osun …

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AFNIS 2024: Sustainable mining can generate substantial …

Nigeria's Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, says sustainable mining can generate substantial revenue for the government through royalties, taxes, and other fees.

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Nigerian Mining Progress, but still a long way to go.

rising demand for critical minerals, sustainable mining, increased government participation in mining and talent shortage continue to shape the mining sector.

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Climate-Smart Mining: Minerals for Climate …

The Climate-Smart Mining approach has been developed in concert with the broader UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure the decarbonization of the mining and energy sectors also benefits …

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On the path to sustainability: Key issues on Nigeria's sustainable …

Key barriers to Nigeria's sustainable energy development. Sustainability and saving energy is important as we need to safeguard the future both for our planet and for the upcoming generation. To move on the path to sustainability, we can either go for energy supplies that has no carbon release, or find ways to use less energy.

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Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

1 Based on the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q4 2023, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total contribution of the Mining sector (i.e., coal mining, metal ores and quarrying and other minerals) to the 2023 GDP is about 0.77%.

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