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An Integrated Reclamation Scheme to Ensure Good Mining and Mineral Processing Practices in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria
Opafunso Zacheus, George Agyei and T.B. Afeni
Corresponding Author: Opafunso Zacheus
Submitted: December 16, 2011
Accepted: January 21, 2012
Published: May 15, 2012 |
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This study examines the environmental conditions of mining and mineral processing sites in the
Niger Delta Area of Nigeria with special reference to Ondo State, Nigeria. For the purpose of the study, field
data were collected on the location, locality, mining status and environmental conditions of solid mineral
deposits in the states that make up the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Hand-held Global Positioning System
(GPS) receivers were used to determine the location of each site visited. Physical assessment of the
environmental degradation as a result of oil and gas exploitation and unfriendly mining and mineral processing
practices was done. The area was characterized by great biological diversity with sensitive and fragile
ecosystem resulting from dangerous mining and mineral processing practices. To ensure good mining and
mineral processing in the area, an integrated reclamation scheme has been developed.
Key words: Environment, mining, processing, reclamation, remediation, ,
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Opafunso Zacheus, George Agyei and T.B. Afeni, . An Integrated Reclamation Scheme to Ensure Good Mining and Mineral Processing Practices in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (05): 492-499.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-0492
ISSN (Print): 2041-0484 |
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