Degradation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Study of Oil Producing Communities in Akwa Ibom State . Chijioke, Basil Onuoha α, Ebong, Itoro Bassey σ & Henry Ufomba ρ. Abstract-55 This study was designed to investigate the impact of crude oil exploration in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria with

Small-scale mining has long been a source of controversy in Nigeria, with proponents arguing that it has the potential to drive economic growth in the country, …

Problems of Mining in Nigeria 1. Inadequate Infrastructure. For mining companies to run smoothly and efficiently, the basic amenities and infrastructures must be available in a reliable form. ... These small scale …

The objectives of the study is to examine the problems of solid mineral in Nigeria, the strategies for exploration of solid mineral in Nigeria and the way to attract investors to the sector for optimal exploration. ... Small Scale Mining in Nigeria can act as a panacea to poverty reduction if all the submitted policies of SMMRP and the Mining ...

broader small scale mining activities but it differs in that the latter is expected to be licensed and includes the use of relatively more advanced mining methods ( Kambani 1997 ). Lawa l (2002 ...

The paper examined small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria and in relation to those challenges which affects SMEs from developing capacity to realizing its full potentials as well the prospect for improvement and …

State, PMB 071, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Issues, Challenges and Prospects of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria By 1Dr. Mba Okechukwu Agwu and 1Dr. Cletus Izunwanne Emeti Abstract The paper discussed Issues, Challenges and Prospects of Small and Medium Scale

Mining 2021, 1 20 small-scale miners are not compliant to mining safety and environmental regulations due to technical, financial, and socioeconomic challenges [4]. Table 1. Small-scale mining employment for selected African countries. Country Estimated Number of Mines Estimated Employment Angola NA 30,000 Burkina Faso 35–60 60,000

The paper identified fifteen critical challenges facing small businesses in Nigeria. The information will help owners and managers of small businesses to develop strategies to mitigate the challenges.

The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria is in a deplorable state characterised by the use of inadequate mining and processing methods and manual tools by the local ...

Small-scale mining: a new entrepreneurial approach 6 is to strengthen the business and management structure rather than the scale or volume of the operation as has been attempted in previous years. This makes it possible to establish a more appropriate definition of small–scale mining and

This study, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects, was undertaken to find out if the SME sub-sector in Nigeria has ... A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN INDIA'S SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES (SSIs) AND NIGERIA'S SMEs 45 G. RESEARCH QUESTIONS 51 CHAPTER THREE - …

One cause of mining is population growth. With an increasing population, the overall world consumption levels also increase. This means that in order to be able to provide enough goods for the world population, resources have to be extracted at large scale. One great possibility to extract these resources is mining.

In Nigeria, only a few studies have provided some insight into the dynamics, challenges, and prospects of artisanal and small-scale mining [ 46, 47 ]. These studies …

100 J. Sci. Res. Stud. Challenges of artisanal and small-scale mining In recent years, activities of ASM have increased due to factors such as increased population, lack of

Even though mineral exploration is important in the economic development of any nation, mine wastes and mine tailings have generated a lot of geological problems. In this chapter, artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities in Nigeria and mining waste phytostabilization with energy crops and native flora have been emphasized.

solution to the problem. The method of data collection was through the administration of well- ... The vast economic potentials of the mining sector in Nigeria where government holds all mineral rights has been widely reported (Merem et al., 2017). ... diseases, price and policies related to small scale mining, marketing and trade uncertainties.

Small-Scale Gold Mining (SSGM) is a major contributor to employment and poverty reduction in mineral-rich developing countries (Hentschel et al., 2003). Roughly 40.5 million people were directly ...

The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria is in a deplorable state characterised by the use of inadequate mining and processing methods and manual tools by the local ...

Putting small-scale mining in perspective: an analysis of risk perception of a southwestern Nigerian community CC BY-NC 4.0 Authors: Sesan Adeniyi Adeyemi University of Lagos Ayodele Olagunju...

The Small Scale Industry is acknowledged to have huge potential for employment generation and wealth creation in any economy. Yet in Nigeria, the sector has stagnated and remains relatively small in terms of its contribution to GDP or to gainful employment. Activity mix in the sector is also quite limited – dominated by import …

Therefore, the problems facing SMEs in Nigeria according to Fatai (2011), Muddaha . and Kheng (2016), ... Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Community Development : Evidence .

Artisanal Mining In Nigeria: Safe Mining And International Best Practices. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining occurs in approximately 80 countries worldwide. There are approximately 100 million artisanal miners globally. Artisanal and small-scale production supply accounts for 80% of global sapphire, 20% of gold mining and up to 20% of …

Alhaji Sale Bima: Small-Scale Mining in the Nigeria Tinfield-Past, Present, and the Future. 43 6. R.M.S. Maphalala: Problems of Small-Scale Mining in Swaziland. 48 ... F.G. Theuri: Problems Related to Kenya's Development of Small-Scale Industrial Minerals Mining. 92 5. Kwasi Barning: A Method of Clay Prospecting Used in the Geological

The exploration and mining of Nigerian barite are primarily by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) whose operations are characterized by poor productivity. As a result, the quantity and quality ...

Due to the poor management and regulation of the mining sector in Nigeria, most mining activities are prompted by artisanal and small-scale miners, who make up about 95% of miners in Nigeria ...

Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners. I look at mining and health from various …

In this paper, we provide an overview of extant research on gender and women's livelihoods in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), mostly of precious or high-value minerals, and some of the gaps that the papers assembled in this special issue address. This introductory paper also seeks to frame the special issue by questioning the …

Profile of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Nigeria Historical and archeological records show that solid mineral extraction has occurred in Nigeria for over 2400 years (Jemkur et al., 2006). Ancient Nigerian communities, such as the Nok, Kano, Benin, Ife, and Oyo, are reported to have exploited minerals, including iron, clay, and …