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Impact Of Quarrying In Nigeria

Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of …

Extensive research has been conducted on the socioeconomic, health, and environmental impact of quarrying in Nigeria. However, there has been minimal investigation into the implementation of sustainable practices and innovative technologies in Nigeria, the effectiveness of the government's efforts to create a level playing field ...

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Impacts of Mining and Quarrying Activities in the Himalayas: …

Impact of mining on the floristic association of gold mined sites in Southwest Nigeria ... The developmental activity in one country could impact its neighbouring country (Deka, ... (1985). The conflict over limestone quarrying in Doon Valley, Dehradun, India. Environmental Conservation, 12(2), 131–139. Article Google Scholar

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Spatial distribution and landscape impact analysis of quarrying …

Quarrying is an extractive activity that causes major environmental changes in grasslands (Lameed and Ayodele 2010; Gbedzi et al. 2022).The environmental impacts of these changes range from pre-operational mining activities (e.g., construction of access roads, conduits, and installation of drains and ditches) to the mining activity itself (e.g., …

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Effect of quarrying activity on biodiversity: Case study of …

environmental impact of unexploited site meant for quarry activity at Ogbere in Ogun State. Study site Ogbere quarry site is located at Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria in a locality called Ogbere town. The study was carried out in 2008 between the months February and November, spanned within dry and wet season.

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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, an objective was set to detect air pollutants at the quarry ...

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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in …

This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, an objective was set to detect air …

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Investigation of environmental effect of stone quarrying …

The two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from the surface water while borehole water was collected at the …

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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …

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. Twenty four (24)

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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …

The present paper monitored levels of suspended particulate matters in the ambient air in and around selected quarries and analyzed the prevalent health problems suffered by nearby residents and quarry workers. It also assessed the residents' awareness of the negative implications of living in close proximity to quarry sites. Suspended Particulate …

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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …

Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have …

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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, an objective was set to detect air pollutants at the quarry sites. A total of 220 air samples were measured from six points around the quarry locations and recorded in situ for analysis.

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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 determination of physicochemical properties and heavy metal …

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Impact Of Quarrying Activities on The Water Quality in …

Impact Of Quarrying Activities on The Water Quality in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo, Edo State, Nigeria OSIYOKU DADA AKANNI1, IFELOLA EYITAYO OLUWASEYI2, UMORU TITI ABDULASISI3 1Master Student, Department of Mining Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

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Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry …

Investigation on human perspective on the impacts of quarry activities on the natural environment remains limited. This study gauged residents' perceptions of the ecological consequences of quarry operations. A meticulously structured questionnaire was dispensed among 214 s, chosen at random, in the vicinity of Sanlong …

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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Quarrying in …

The quarrying industry in Nigeria has far-reaching socioeconomic and environmental implications that demand careful consideration of sustainable practices …

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Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental Ethic …

In order to identify the consequences of quarrying on the environment, a health risk assessment of the areas surrounding quarries in Southwest Nigeria was …

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Environmental Issues and the Prospects of Mining in …

Nigeria operate below capacity in the absence of the enforcements of laid down regulations and standards. But mining activities also have a positive impact on the environment and its host communities if sustainable and modern methods are adopted. ... mineral products and 1,254,200 rural based jobs from 1,710 quarries with accrued monetary ...

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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Quarrying …

This paper unveils that, while quarrying is an important industry in Nigeria, it is critical to ensure it is carried out sustainably and responsibly. This can be achieved through improved regulations, strengthening sustainable quarrying practices, conducting thorough …

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[PDF] Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …

The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in quarry operation and, assess the efforts towards minimizing environmental impacts of their operations. Primary data used for this study was obtained …

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(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF QUARRYING ON …

The activities of quarrying in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria have impacted greatly on water bodies, the explosives used during rock blasting for material extraction and processing leads to ...

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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.

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Impact of Quarrying Activities on the …

Quarrying of rock for construction purposes is a significant industry in Nigeria thus contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ... Despite the vast body of research on the impact of quarry ...

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(PDF) Effect of quarrying activity on biodiversity: Case study …

This study assessed the effects of quarrying on vegetation characteristics in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. The Forest Inventory Method (FIM) was adopted for vegetation sampling. ... Nigeria. Quarrying activities affect vegetation cover by hindering it from performing its biological roles among which is the ...

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(PDF) The Effects of Quarrying Activities on Local …

EFFECTS OF QUARRYING ACTIVITIES ON LOCAL VEGETATION COVER IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study was aimed at the application of a precise method to ascertain the role of quarrying activities ...

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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …

Key words: Quarrying impact, air pollution, particulate matter, occupational health, Nigeria Monitoring levels of suspended particulate matters in the ambient air in and around selected quarries and analyzed the prevalent health problems suffered by nearby residents and quarry workers also assessed the residents' awareness of the negative ...

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Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …

FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, September 2017 ISSN: 2579-0625 (Online), 2579-0617 (Paper)

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(PDF) NATURAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION IN NIGERIA

Therefore, this paper assessed human actions such as mining/quarry industry and its effects on the natural environment and it also identifies the factors undermining environmental sustainability ...

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Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry …

Melodi and Ogunyemi 4 documented the contribution of quarry activities to Nigeria's GDP, indicating N62.39 billion by the end of 2023, according to the Central …

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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …

However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in …

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Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and …

Moreover, 45% of the area residents and 44% of the quarry workers have experienced health problems related to quarrying activities. Nevertheless, there was a significant relationship between quarrying activities and the environmental as well as human health problems in the area (p<0.05). The positive impacts identified are; …

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