Mining in Nigeria: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have been prevalent in many parts of the country, particularly in the rural areas, contributing significantly to the sector's output. Challenges facing mining in Nigeria. Regulatory and legal challenges: Mining in Nigeria has struggled with a complex regulatory framework and legal issues ...

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Artisanal and small-scale mining methods and the …

Unregistered small-scale miners are those who engage in mining extractions and/or processing ores without having a mining license to operate and they often work on mineral concessions owned by large-scale mining companies without their permission, on people's land, and in areas prohibited for mining (Amankwah and Anim-Sackey, 2003).

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Human health and safety in artisanal and small-scale mining…

Mining is a notoriously dangerous occupation. Where reliable national statistics exist, mining generally ranks in the top three occupations for related diseases and fatal accidents (Vingård and Elgstrand, 2013: 6).In large-scale mining endeavors, the management of health and safety largely relies on governmental regulation of mining companies, institutionally enforced …

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MINING LAWS AND TAXATION IN NIGERIA

Artisanal and small-scale mining is a type of mining that is extensively carried out in the rural areas of Nigeria. Minerals are mined in this type using simple tools and equipment on a small scale (Bradshaw, 1997; Hruschka, 2011). This practice is an informal sector, which is outside the legal and regulatory framework (Azubike, 2011).

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Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale …

companies. Most mining activities in Nigeria and Niger State by extension is done by Artisanal and Small Scale miners using simple and basic technology. Artisanal and Small-Scale mining (ASM) refers to informal mining activities carried out using low technology or with minimal machinery. Artisanal and Small Scale mining is an important source of

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Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

3.4 Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Department 15 3.5 Other Non-Statutory Departments 15 4.1 Reconnaissance Permit 17 4.2 Exploration Licence 17 4.3 Small Scale Mining Lease 18 4.4 Mining Lease 18 4.5 Quarry Lease 18 4.6 Water Use Permit 18 4.7 Transfer of Mineral Titles 18 4 5 9 20 26 28 31 33 14 17

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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Nigeria

Unlike countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso, Nigeria does not have a well-developed large-scale mining sector, and the majority of gold mining in the country is carried out by artisanal and small-scale miners. Artisanal mining activities in Nigeria are almost by definition informal – that is, operating outside current laws and regulations.

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PROPOSED MINING AND PROCESSING METHODS …

PROPOSED MINING AND PROCESSING METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ARTISANAL AND SMALL- SCALE GOLD MINING IN NIGERIA . L. K. Salati. 1,D. Mireku-Gyimah. 2. and P. A. Eshun. 2 1. Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria . 2. Department of Mining Engineering, University of Mines and …

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Child labor in artisanal and small-scale mining: Implications …

Despite efforts to prevent child labor, the use of children in perilous work such as mining continues unabated, with recent literature highlighting this worrying trend (Bansah et al., 2018a; Gatsinzi and Hilson, 2022; Huesca Jr, 2013; Potter and Lupilya, 2016; Sovacool, 2021).Mostly occurring in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), a poorly regulated, hazardous, and informal form of …

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Small Scale Mining

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Waste Rehabilitation With Energy Crops and Native Flora—A Case Study From Nigeria. Aliyu A. Warra, Majeti N.V. Prasad, in Bio-Geotechnologies for Mine Site Rehabilitation, 2018 26.2 Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Activities in Nigeria. Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is one of the most important …

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Tantalum supply from artisanal and small-scale mining: A …

Tantalum supply from artisanal and small-scale mining: A mineral economic evaluation of coltan production and trade dynamics in Africa's Great Lakes region ... (-niobium) ore minerals. This study uses the term 'coltan' when referring to in-region mining, processing and trading activities while the term 'tantalum' is used when referring ...

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Guide On How To Acquire A Mining License In Nigeria

Small Scale Mining Lease. The small-scale mining lease has a smaller geographic area and is intended for artisanal, alluvial, and other small-scale mining operations. The license is valid for 5 years and can be renewed for up to 5 more years. The key requirements for obtaining a Small-Scale Mining Lease (SSML) in Nigeria are:

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Environmental impact of artisanal and small-scale gold mining …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a crucial source of income for millions of people in developing countries [4], including Sub-Saharan Africa, where it directly benefits around 20–30 million individuals and supports downstream industries [3, 12].However, despite its economic importance, ASGM is often viewed negatively due to its potential impact …

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Small Scale Gold Mining Equipment

Main Equipment: Ball mill, gold centrifugal concentrator, shaking table Flowchart explanation for 2tph rock gold processing plant This is a 2 TPH rock gold processing plant site from an Egyptian customer, it's configured with a ball mill, gold centrifugal concentrator, and shaking table.

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