Quarry Slope Stability Assessment Methods with Blast …
Blast-induced ground vibration is one of the most significant challenges in explosive rock fragmentation, affecting mine stability and worker and machine safety. However, limited research has suggested a correlation between slope stability and blast-induced ground vibration. Thus, improving mining sustainability requires assessing mine slope stability using …
AKSU Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
One of the challenges confronting sustainable agricultural production in Nigeria is increased activities of quarry operatives negatively impacting on agricultural land across the Nation. …
Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry Operations
Melodi and Ogunyemi 4 documented the contribution of quarry activities to Nigeria's GDP, indicating N62.39 billion by the end of 2023, ... The views of those directly affected provide valuable insights into the intricate challenges associated with quarry operations. It is from this perspective that the current investigation was initiated ...
CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE TRAINING IN THE NIGERIAN …
3. In Africa and Nigeria in particular, training play in NA operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone between 1990-1999. The need to meet the challenges of military profession therefore emphasises the need for training for the NA, especially at unit level. In recent times, the standard of training at units level has been eroded due to some ...
Environmental Effect of Quarry Site on the Adjoining …
Despite the vast body of research on the impact of quarry activities on the ecosystem in Nigeria, little has been done on the challenges it poses to the people living in quarry areas.
EFFECT OF SEASONS ON QUARRY OPERATION
PDF | This research tends to assess seasonal variation impact on quarry operation and productivity in Southwest Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF QUARRY OPERATION …
The study investigated the encroachment of settlements, noise level and prevalent health challenges of quarry operations near Shasha market in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State.
Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Quarrying in Nigeria…
The Act also provides for reporting and disclosure requirements. 6.2 Policy Implications Upon thorough examination of the quarry industry in Nigeria, encompassing prevailing practices, operations, and associated challenges, a clear correlation between quarrying and environmental degradation emerges.
(PDF) Assessment of the Roles of Women in Quarry Operations …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2013, Olugbenga O Oke and others published Assessment of the Roles of Women in Quarry Operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
Nigerian Mining Progress, but still a long way to go.
Nigeria's Strategic Minerals: According to the 2015 mining roadmap, the following minerals have been designated strategic in Nigeria: Gold, Lead & Zinc, Coal, Bitumen, Iron ore, Limestone and Barite. While the government has implemented initiatives resulting in some positive developments, challenges persist in their exploitation.
Understanding Environmental Consequences of …
Through understanding the human perspective on the environmental impact of quarry operations, policymakers and stakeholders such as the quarry industry management, quarry workers, regulators and …
The Nigeria Electric Power Sector (Opportunities and …
The Nigeria Electric Power Sector (Opportunities and Challenges) Onochie U.P1, Egware H.O2 and Eyakwanor T.O3 ... generating plants in operation in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) with a total installed capacity of 10,396.0 MW and available capacity of 6,056 MW. ...
Regional Security Initiative and the Security Challenges in Nigeria
Regional Security Initiative and the Security Challenges in Nigeria: The Case of Operation Amotekun In the political arena of the Nigerian State, the first quarter of 2020 will be remembered as a period several regional security initiatives were floated along ethnic lines. In Northern Nigeria, operation 'Shege-Ka-Fasa' was rejected by the ...
Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry …
However, in developing countries like Nigeria, the contribution of the quarry industry remains minimal.1 Quarrying, which encompasses the removal of overburden, drilling, blasting, and rock crushing for diverse applications, ... into the intricate challenges associated with quarry operations. It is from this perspective that the current ...
Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental Ethic …
Residents in the community have been continuously concerned about all the negative environmental effects of the quarry. The company ignored the neighbourhood and did not know about the laws controlling quarry operations, which led to an ethical dilemma. The harm that the operations cause to people and the environment is the other ethical dilemma.
HOW TO SET UP A QUARRY BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
Below are what a prospective investor needs to know about how to set up a quarry business in Nigeria. What are the regulatory Frameworks for guiding the operation of Quarry Business in Nigeria? The primary laws regulating the operating of quarry business in Nigeria are contained in the following legislations: i. Land Use Act 1978. ii.
Nigerian Mining Sector Brief
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. ... with the objective of …
Challenges of Airlines Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa: …
Challenges Of Airlines Operations In Sub-Saharan Africa: An Empirical Investigation .. DOI: 10.35629/8028-1001031330 14 | Page
Economic Evaluation of Quarry Operations InOndo …
Economic Evaluation of Quarry Operations InOndo State, Nigeria, Using @RISK ForMonte Carlos .. ... challenge is exacerbated by having to distil technical complexity into a financial model that is usually designed to focus only one or two key valuation indicators, such as Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return ...
Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry …
This study gauged residents' perceptions of the ecological consequences of quarry operations. A meticulously structured questionnaire was dispensed among 214 s, chosen at …
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF QUARRY MANAGEMENT …
Issues and challenges, quarry operation, quarry operator, government sector, Malaysia *Corresponding Author nizzati.utm@gmail ABSTRACT Quarry operation is well-known as one of the activities that helps to increase Malaysia's economy. Some of the country in the world describe quarry as an activity that can help to increase their economy
Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …
Twenty four (24) quarry soil-dust samples were collected within and outside the 12 rock aggregates and limestone quarries in southwestern Nigeria. Two samples from both …
Nigerian Mining Sector Watch
Nigeria's GDP in Q3 of 20222, although higher than the GDP contribution recorded in Q3 of 2021 i.e., 0.2%. ... support its operation are also being resuscitated (for example, the massive investment in railway infrastructure by the current administration will go a long way to
Effect of particulate matter from quarry activities on crops …
According to respondents' responses, quarrying has a significant detrimental impact on a variety of local plants, with vegetables suffering the greatest harm at a 30% …
Assessment of the Socio-Economic and Health Impact of …
Melodi, M. M. (2017). Assessment of environmental impacts of quarry operation in Ogun state, Nigeria. ... greatly to the health challenges faced by the inhabitants due to urbanization process ...
Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of southwestern Nigeria
Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. …
In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of …
Trucks transporting granite and sand from the quarry are a common sight, adding to the daily disturbances caused by the company's operations. Nigeria earned a sum …
An Assessment of Stakeholder Perception of the …
Quarry operation is a multi-million-dollar business and is characterized by certain pre-production and production challenges not generally typical of most other business undertakings ...
Challenges of quarry activities among rural dwellers in …
Despite the vast body of research on the impact of quarry activities on the ecosystem in Nigeria, little has been done on the challenges it poses to the people living in quarry areas. Hence the study determined the personal characteristics, prevalent diseases and challenges of rural dwellers in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State in relation with the quarry activities …
Challenges of Quarrying Activities for Sustainable quality …
In South-Eastern Nigeria, several quarry operations provide 8.7% of the country's annual GDP to the economy. These businesses do, however, frequently cause air pollution.