IOSR Journals 2019 The study aimed to assess the occupational health hazards among quarry workers in Ebonyi State Nigeria The study employed a cross sectional study that deals with observational and clinical examination that involved the measurement of outdoor gaseous pollutants interview of participants with a well structured questionnaire and ocular examination
In 2022 the governor of the state hinted that solid mineral resources in Edo state have more potential to generate revenue than crude oil Unfortunately Nigeria s government focuses more on crude oil neglecting other sectors Nigeria pays lip service to the diversification of the economy from crude oil to non oil resources
NIGERIA OMEIZA1 SANGARI2 OGAH3 1 2 &3Department of Geography Exploitation of mineral resources has assumed prime importance in several Li and Su 2010 Stone quarrying is a form of land use method concerned with the extraction of non fuel and non metal minerals from rocks Peter et al 2018 It is usually done by open
About thirty four 34 minerals deposits have been identified in Nigeria and one of such is Granite Granite is a coarse grained intrusive igneous rock composed primarily of light coloured minerals Crushed granites are small chips of granite used as a base layer for paving They are rock aggregate used in building and general construction
The current price of granite in Lagos Nigeria varies based on the tonnage size and type of granite being purchased However as of the latest market research the average price for granite per ton is around NGN 18 000 to NGN 20 000 depending on location especially for buyers who are located far from the granite quarry or distribution
The exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in granite dust presents significant health hazards to quarry workers and nearby communities including silicosis and various respiratory ailments This study evaluates the efficacy of various pollution control measures implemented in granite quarries It aimed to provide a comprehensive critical
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The proposed project will meet the developmental needs of the surrounding community without causing any negative influence on the environment The establishment of granite quarry in Gidan Tagwaye will pose a positive impact on the socio economics of the area and lead to overall sustainable development of the region The study establishes the two major
Nigeria is endowed with abundant mineral resources including limestone granite marble gypsum clay tantalite gold coal and gemstones Adegbite 2021; Fatoye & Yomi 2013 These resources
The ability to quickly set up and dismantle portable crushers also allows for more efficient utilization of quarry resources and can help reduce operational downtime 2 Customization and Adaptability Portable crusher systems can be tailored to the specific requirements of each Nigerian quarry site ensuring optimal performance and product
The sustenance of human welfare and livelihood is intricately linked to various activities such as agriculture and trading among others 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 plays a
Geology and Occurrences of Limestone and Marble in Nigeria Felix Bamidele Fatoye 1 and Yomi Barnabas Gideon 2 of Mineral Resources Engineering Kogi State Polytechnic P M B 1101 Lokoja Nigeria of Earth Sciences Kogi State University P M B 1008 Anyigba Nigeria E mail feliztoye Abstract
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fraction for road pavement construction with case study of crushed stone samples from some selected quarry sites in western part of Nigeria 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
The granite quarry sales and production information was derived from both primary and secondary sources Descriptive statistics in analyzing the data collected from granite traders in the study areas
Livelihood granite stone quarry jobs Nigeria 1 INTRODUCTION Quarrying activities has led to development of infrastructure created employment opportunities growth of towns and resources with dire consequences on their sustainability Overexploitation of the natural environment has depleted most
Nigeria is often described as a country endowed with abundant mineral resources including the occurrence of over 40 different solid minerals at approximately 450 locations
Mineral Resources In Osun State Agriculture is predominant in Osun State as a result of the abundance of its fertile lands that ensures the production of food crops such as Cocoyam Rice Maize Cassava and so on as well as mineral resources like Granite Talc Clay Limestone Quartz Dolomite Ilmenite Mica and so on
Quarrying of sand gravel and building stones is widespread because it is less capital intensive compared to mineral extraction Furthermore there is 2 Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management 2009 widespread distribution of quarry materials; particularly granite in parts of Nigeria Areola 1991
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
Granite was the most produced solid mineral in Nigeria last year with around million tonnes % of the total tonnage of solid minerals produced in the country during 2017 In total Nigeria produced more than 45 million tonnes of solid minerals in 2017 according to mining and quarrying data from Nigeria s National Bureau of Statistics Limestone was the