NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION IN NIGERIA: CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN ACTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY -A REVIEW ... surge in stone quarrying exploration . worldwide ...
Through analysis of real-world examples, case studies, and existing literature, this review uncovers promising solutions that can enhance quarrying operations' sustainability and environmental...
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(stone quarrying) calls for sustainable strategies to ... Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Another related study was by Lad and Samant (2014) who focused on only the ... Brandon and Brandon (1992) discuss ...
fraction for road pavement construction with case study of crushed stone samples from some selected quarry sites in western part of Nigeria. 1.1 Location of The Study Areas . The quarries for the production of crushed stone aggregates in the western states of Nigeria are mostly located near the parent rock material.
This study examine the impact of stone quarrying on air soil and water in Ebonyi State and the magnitude of its impact in Environmental pollution. Earth particles were collected from two major sites of Ishiagu and Akpoha using purposeful …
Quarry Workers of Stone Crushing Industrial Site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria AN Nwibo1, EI Ugwuja1, NO Nwambeke2, OF Emelumadu2, LU Ogbonnaya3 Abstract 1 Department of Chemi- Background: Respiratory problem is one of the major health hazards in dust-exposed cal Pathology, Faculty workers; it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality ...
Nigeria's National Environmental Regulations for Quarrying and Blasting Operations stated in 2013 that "a person shall not locate a quarry or engage in blasting within three kilometers (3km) of any existing residential, commercial or industrial area." According to satellite imagery, the distance of Ibrahim's house from the blasting site ...
actions such as mining/quarry industry and its effects on the natural environment and it also identifies the factors undermining environmental sustainability and hence, sustainable development goals.
Below are the sales projections for Joseph Ileaboya & Sons Stone Quarry Company, it is based on the location of our business and other factors as it relates to small scale and medium scale stone quarry company start – ups in Nigeria; First Fiscal Year-: N1million; Second Fiscal Year-: N2.5Million; Third Fiscal Year-: N5Million
This study examine the impact of stone quarrying on air soil and water in Ebonyi State and the magnitude of its impact in Environmental pollution. Earth particles were collected from two major sites of Ishiagu and Akpoha using purposeful sampling method. Findings showed that distance from quarrying site determine the level of pollution in sites. Soil, water, air, bone were also …
Stone quarrying activities has resulted in environment issues in Nigeria and Ebonyi State inclusive. This activities has affected Air, Water and Soil quality around the host communities
Indigenous communities bear the brunt of health hazards as major companies relentlessly flout environmental laws, shrouding neighborhoods in perilous dust and fumes. …
Through analysis of real-world examples, case studies, and existing literature, this review uncovers promising solutions that can enhance quarrying operations' sustainability and …
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stone quarry workers in the study area 2. examine the income pattern among the workers 3. identify the socio-economic determinants of income from granite stone quarry jobs . 2 M. ETHODOLOGY . Edo State (Fig. 1), which is located in the Southsouth part of - Nigeria is selected as the study area. Granite stone quarry
In Nigeria stone quarrying represents an unorganized sector of industry. Quarry-ing products are increasingly demanded for industrial, domestic, agricultural and other purposes to satisfy the needs of the rapidly growing population.3 The indus-try in Ebonyi State employs at least 1000
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. ... Stone quarrying has ...
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. …
On the other hand, the unprecedented urbanization process has led to a huge demand for construction materials from stone mines or quarries (Bui et al., 2020a).
Quarry stone has served as a vital construction material for thousands of years, offering durability and aesthetic beauty for structures ranging from ancient monuments to contemporary homes. Each type of stone sourced from quarries boasts unique properties that make it ideal for various applications. For instance, granite is prized for its ...
Nigeria Quarry operations, plant operations, fleet and logistics. Lagos operations. Producer of Granite, Rock, Asphalt, Stone, Gravel, Dredging, Cement,
Harmful dust emerges from the Zeberced Quarry near Abuja. Image by Samad Uthman and Ajala/The Xylom. Nigeria, 2024. Maryam Ibrahim was skipping ropes around her home in Dutse Mpape in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, a few years ago, her tiny feet barely touching the dusty floor in the compound.
fraction for road pavement construction with case study of crushed stone samples from some selected quarry sites in western part of Nigeria. 1.1 Location of The Study Areas . The quarries …
Granite stone is a common natural resource, and one of the widely used solid minerals in Nigeria due to its use in building, civil engineering and construction, in the areas of flooring, and others. Furthermore, Due to the location of Nigeria in the tropics, granite rocks occur in commercial quantities in specific areas aforementioned.
Stone quarry activities in Akure involved mainly men as opposed to both sexes in Abakaliki, South-Eastern Nigeria. Workers in stone quarrying sites in Akure share a common denominator of being lowly educated, and who had no trade skills with a mean age of 39.35 ± .99 years. The analysis of blood samples from the workers demonstrated that some ...
To assess the awareness of work-related ocular health hazards and utilization of personal protective eye devices (PPEDs) among stone quarry workers in Abakaliki, southeastern Nigeria. In a cross-sectional survey of stone quarry industry workers in ...
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This research aims to study the management of and implementation of occupational health and safety issues associated with stone quarry work in selected quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State Nigeria.
stone quarrying and the occurrence of respiratory disease symptoms among the quarry workers, the prevalence of dermatoses on the quarry workers compared to a control population, and the level of knowledge of the workers on the impact of dust inhalation to their health. Materials and methods The quarry area studied is located in Lokpanta in
Nigeria has a distribution of different types of rocks used for quarrying ranging from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Igneous and metamorphic rocks are most extensively found in the ...
The quarrying industry in Nigeria has far-reaching socioeconomic and environmental implications that demand careful consideration of sustainable practices and innovative technologies. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted impacts of ... Globally, the stone quarrying industry is considered as one of the most vibrant industries ...
Impact Of Quarrying In Nigeria. Environmental impact of quarrying on physicochemical … The present study investigated the environmental impact of quarrying on the physicochemical properties of surface water in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.,A total of 288 surface water samples were taken in 2018, 2019 and 2020 from quarry locations and a Control location for the …
The hydrogeological effect of limestone extraction from open pits (quarries) depends on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal extent of the excavation, the methods ...
Stone quarrying is the process of extracting stones from natural rock surfaces for various engineering and construction purposes. Unlike mining, which is an underground activity, quarrying is performed on exposed rock surfaces. Stones obtained from quarrying are used in building structures, paving roads, and other infrastructure projects. Quarrying generally occurs …
stone was only discovered in Nigeria in 1920, according to [7], quarrying at Old Ebonyi Local Government Area began around 1800. Research has revealed that for the past 30 years, quar-rying, limestone production, and the crushing of solid rock have been the main industries in Ebonyi State, Nige-ria. e existing quarry industries in Ebonyi State ...
