Sustaining urbanization while undermining sustainability: the …
Sand and gravel mining is a source of revenue for the government in form of mining lease, ... Firstly, there is paucity of research on the socio-environmental aspects of coastal sand mining in Nigeria. Even when many studies in Nigeria have examined the inherent issues in sand mining activities generally (for example Ahiadu & Ahove, ...
Impacts of Sand and Gravel Quarrying on the Stream …
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 ...
Analysing Impact of Sand Mining in Ekiti State
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 ...
The Impact of River and Inland Sand Mining on the …
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 ...
The environmental impacts of river sand mining
Ako et al. (2014) conducted a qualitative study assessing the impact of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria. They found concentrations of heavy metals such as lead, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, silver, copper and mercury in soil samples taken from mined …
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on …
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].
The physical and environmental impacts of …
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.
Recent case studies of sand mining, utilization and …
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 ...
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on …
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
Gravel Deposits in Nigeria with their Locations and Uses
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.
(PDF) An Evaluation of Sand and Gravel Extraction in …
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 ...
Engineering properties of concrete made from gravels …
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 ...
Drivers and effects of construction-sand mining in Sub …
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 ...
Environmental Impacts of Sand Exploitation. Analysis of Sand …
Sand is an indispensable natural resource for any society. Despite society's increasing dependence on sand, there are major challenges that this industry needs to deal with: limited sand resources, illegal mining, and environmental impact of sand mining. The purpose of this paper is twofold: to present an overview of the sand market, highlighting the main trends and …
Environmental Impacts of Sand Mining in Some Coastal …
There is virtually no information on the effects of artisanal sand mining on peri-urban agriculture in Nigeria in general and Osun State in particular.
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land …
This study was carried out to determine the environmental effects of sand and gravel mining in Luku, North central Nigeria, using field observations and laboratory analysis of soil samples.
Drivers and effects of construction-sand mining in Sub …
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 ...
Status of water quality subject to sand mining in the …
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.
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land …
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 …
Time is running out for sand
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 ...
Sustaining urbanization while undermining sustainability: the …
In spite of this, very sparse research has explained the socio-environmental dimensions of sand mining in Nigerian coastal communities. This study therefore explored …
Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on …
1 Environmental Effects of Sand and Gravel Mining on Land and 2 Soil in Luku, North Central Nigeria Ako Thomas Agbor1 and Onoduku U. S.2 3 1 Federal University of Technology 4 5 Received: 9 March 2014 Accepted: 31 March 2014 Published: 11 April 2014 6 7 Abstract 8 The increase in the demand for sand and gravel for construction and other purposes such as 9 …
Sustaining urbanization while undermining sustainability: the …
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 …
Sand, gravel, and UN Sustainable Development Goals: Conflicts
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 …
River Sand Mining and Its Ecological Footprint at Odor River, …
River sand mining has consequential ecological footprints on rivers, floodplains and deltas by changing the slope of the riverbed, alteration to in stream habitats, erosion, loss …
Introduction to Sand Mining Activity
Waterways Authority (NIWA) was established in 2004 to regulate and control sand dredging across Nigeria coastal regions. It was only lately in 2016 that Lagos Govern- ... and industrial outfits which require high volume of sand and gravel. Intensive sand mining on the lagoon and Atlantic coast of the Lagos is a direct response to the demand ...
Effects of sand mining on land use/land cover on river …
Effects of sand mining on land use/land cover ... Nigeria Tonia Nkiru Nwobodo,1 *Bright Emeka Ogbuene,2 and Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe1 University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Complete Guide: How to Start a Sand Mining and Supply Business in Nigeria
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.
Investigating Shoreline Migration due to Sand Mining in …
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.
Socio-economic impacts of sand and gravel mining
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. …