Since assuming office, Dr. Alake has been proactive in addressing challenges. He has commenced a process of establishing a mining police force, engaged consultants to tackle leakages, automated revenue collection processes, and revoked illegal licenses. ... One thing is sure, better days lie ahead for solid minerals and mining in …
This paper reviews the current global status of the deep mining of metal mineral resources, outlines the major engineering and technical problems faced by …
In view of the immense opportunities and solid mineral endowments in Niger State, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency, Dr Umar Albarka Hassan has stated that Niger State has the potential to be a mining powerhouse in Nigeria if the myriad of challenges in the industry are …
Fig. 1: An overview of the solid mineral resources distribution map of Nigeria (NGSA, Abuja) Table 1: Solid mineral occurrences in the federating States of Nigeria (NGSA, Abuja). III. EVOLUTION OF MINERALS AND MINING POLICIES IN NIGERIA The performance of Nigeria‟s minerals and metals sector has largely depended on the …
Hazardous minerals mining: Challenges and solutions. Author links open overlay panel Sharrel Rebello a, A.N. Anoopkumar a b, Embalil Mathachan Aneesh a, Raveendran Sindhu c, ... The development done here is the formation of solid synergistic silica gel beads (SSBs) without applying the extrusion technology which is generally …
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Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high …
I. Solid Minerals Legal Regime II. Challenges in the sector III. Reforms and Road map development for the sector IV. Opportunities & Expectations - the value chain ... iron ore and talc. The mining and solid mineral sector of the extractive industry in Nigeria has always been a viable greenfield and is now getting the attention it deserves ...
Solid Minerals Legal Regime; Challenges in the sector; Reforms and Road map development for the sector; ... The mining and solid mineral sector of the extractive industry in Nigeria has always been a viable greenfield and is now getting the attention it deserves, having been earmarked as a key source of economic development and …
Now, the way we extract and produce these metals and minerals is changing. Seismic shifts in technology, increasing urbanization, and growing …
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The deep oceans harbor a wide variety of mineral resources that are characterized by their abundance and high quality. Nations worldwide are actively pursuing the exploration and extraction of these resources. This paper provides a concise overview of the mineral resources found in the deep sea, highlighting the challenges associated …
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We examine the challenges associated with deep underground mining, mainly the: environmental, financial, geological, and geotechnical aspects. Furthermore, we explore solutions provided by recent advances in science and technology, such as the …
Read also: Why Nigeria's solid minerals sector is crawling Despite the hurdles, the proposed Solid Minerals Corporation holds promise as a solution to the mining sector's challenges. On the positive side, it aims to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by creating a conducive environment for investors, fostering economic …
Furthermore, we explore solutions provided by recent advances in science and technology, such as the integration of mineral processing and mining, and the digital and technological revolution.
mining industry sponsored the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project, the stated intention of which was to determine how best the industry could contribute to sustainable development (Daniel, 2015). This paper seeks to review the issues and prospects of solid mineral mining in the Nigerian context.
The mining industry is confronted with substantial challenges in achieving environmental sustainability, particularly regarding water usage, waste management, and dam safety. The increasing global demand for minerals has led to increased mining activities, resulting in significant environmental consequences. By 2025, an estimated 19 …
Informed by ten months of dialogue and research, the Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development project (MMSD) at the International Institute for Environment and …
If properly evaluated, mining waste can be reused to reextract minerals, provide additional fuel for power plants, supply construction materials, and repair surface …
The sub-challenge challenges in solid waste management obtained the second rank, which deliberates the challenges in handling solid waste, particularly in light of the Covid-19 disaster. It assesses the efficacy of trash disposal, transportation, and collection systems while taking into consideration rising waste production and probable …
Towards Zero Solid Waste in the Sedimentary Phosphate Industry: Challenges and Opportunities ... Those studies are mainly concerned with the development of novel treatment solutions to recover the lost phosphate in tailings and low-grade ores. ... Chen, S.-E.; Wang, W.; Struthers, S. The challenges of reusing mining …
the Minerals and Mining Decree (MMD).3 All these efforts were structured to ... To articulate the general challenges facing solid mineral development in Nigeria. 2. To highlight the potential and showcase the prospects of investing in solid minerals. 3. To examine the past and present policies and legislations in mining, its
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) have partnered to co-fund and co-develop commercial-scale mining projects in Nigeria. An initiative of this partnership is the Project Development Facility, launched to fast track the development of priority mining projects in Nigeria.
Furthermore, we explore solutions provided by recent advances in science and technology, such as the integration of mineral processing and mining, and the digital and technological revolution. We further examine the role of legacy data in its ability to bridge current and future practices in the context of deep underground mining. © 2022 …
this is the solid minerals sector. The solid minerals sector had been targeted by the previous administration to contribute 5% to GDP by 2015 and 10% to GDP by 2020. Current contribution of the solid minerals sector to GDP averages about 0.46% To reverse this trend and initiate appreciable growth in the sector, the following are the quick
The aim of this paper is to discuss some of the challenges of mining of solid mineral resources in Taraba State and the prospect of the sector. Data for this study were generated through secondary (desk) research, to identify existing literature on the mineral resource potentials of the state and past mining activities in the area.
Artisanal and small scale mining of solid mineral resources is one important livelihood activity that can help to reduce poverty and achieve rural economic renewal
This Special Issue aims to highlight novel geophysical techniques, modelling approaches, and applications to address mining related issues—including mineral exploration, mine planning, tailings and mine waste characterisation and monitoring, slope stability assessment and groundwater management.
This article examines the taxation of mineral resources (solid minerals in particular) in Nigeria vis-à-vis the various taxes payable by the various entities. In doing this, the various extant tax laws on are examined. The article further examines the challenges and the prospects of mineral taxation in Nigeria.
