Petrography and Geochemistry of Paleocene-Eocene (Ewekoro) Limestone
Petrographic and geochemical studies were undertaken on the Paleocene-Eocene limestones of the Ewekoro Formation in order to infer the depositional and post-depositional imprints on the limestone.
Drill Core exploration for estimation of …
Adeleye, D. R. and E. A. Fayose, 197 978, Stratigraphy of the type section of Awi Formation, Odukpanii Area, A South-Eastern Nigeria, Nigeria Journal of Mining Geology.15 15 (1) 35-37. ... Petroleum geochemical study of the mid …
Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in …
Senatorial District, the Umuoghara quarry site in Ebonyi Central Senatorial District, and the Ngbo quarry site in Ebonyi North Senatorial District. Ebonyi State is located in south-eastern Nigeria, approximately within latitudes 05 0 4ʹ and 060 4ʹ N at lengths 070 35ʹ and 080 25ʹ E (Figs. 1 …
OPTIMUM POWDER FACTOR SELECTION IN BLAST …
Kaduna, Nigeria 2Symbol Mining Company, Gwana, Alkeleri, Bauchi State, Nigeria Abstract This study examined the selection of powder factor in blast holes at Dangote limestone quarry, located in Obajana, Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria. After preliminary field studies, ten (10) blasts with varying designs and powder factors were studied and three
Karst Topographic Studies of Ekintae East, Near Mfamosing, South …
PDF | On Sep 26, 2017, H O Nwankwoala and others published Karst Topographic Studies of Ekintae East, Near Mfamosing, South-Eastern Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
THE GEOLOGY OF THE AREAS AROUND NKALAGUAND EZILLO, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
A systematic ichnological analysis with sedimentological study of the Eocene Ameki Group in south-eastern Nigeria, was conducted to infer depositional and biogenic processes operating during basin ...
FLORAL CHARACTERIZATION OF QUARRY SITE IN ABIA STATE, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
quarry site in Okigwe of Imo State, South East Nigeria while Kumarasinghe et al. (2013) reported a total of 41 floral species in a commercial limestone quarry site in Sri Lanka.
(PDF) Geochemical assessment of toxic metals stocking in …
This work presents an assessment of geochemical toxic metal stocking in top-soil within the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe State. Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe (North-eastern Nigeria) were collected to analyse
Assessment of toxic heavy metal loading in topsoil …
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Accepted 25 June, 2012 Loading of Pb, Cd, Cr, Cu, Co, Mn, Ni, Zn, and Fe in topsoil samples (TS) collected from the vicinity of limestone quarry in South Western Nigeria was investigated. Thirty TS were sampled within ½ km
Impact of Past Mining Activities on Water Resources …
resources around active and abandoned mines/quarries across Ebonyi State, South-Eastern, Nigeria. As high demand for water increases due to population growth and rapid development across the state, it is of upmost importance to periodically review water quality and also monitor water resources.
Occupational Health Hazards Associated with …
Ebonyi State, South East Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria Aloh E. Henry1,2, Aloh O. Getrude3, Otuu F. Chibuisi4,6, Elvis N. Shu5,6, Maduka ... For example, limestone quarries produce highly alkaline and reactive dusts, whereas coal mines produce acidic dust. The air pollution is not only a nuisance (in terms of deposition on surfaces) and possible ...
Organic geochemical appraisal of limestones and shales in …
The major lithostratigraphic units of the eastern Dahomey Basin are the Araromi, Ewekoro and Akinbo Formations. Field studies show that the Araromi and Akinbo Formations contain shaly facies, while the Ewekoro Formation contains essentially fossiliferous limestones. The Araromi shales are dark and bituminous, while those of the Akinbo are fissile and …
THE GEOLOGY OF THE AREAS AROUND NKALAGUAND EZILLO, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
The topographic maps of Idogo NE, sheet 273NW of the study area includes adjoining communities around the North East and North West of River Igbin and south east of River Ogun, south of River yewa which drains in a sub dendiritic and dendiritic pattern and flows into the Yewa lagoon were studied and divided into grids of 500m intervals.
Geochemical assessment of water quality for irrigation in …
The Nkalagu area of Ebonyi state, southeastern Nigeria, is known for its large deposit of limestone. The deposit which appears to be one of the largest and most economically viable limestone resource bases of the country was found within the Turonian-Ezeaku Formation and contains over 174 million tonnes of limestone deposit (Odukwe 1980).The presence of this …
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Determination of groundwater flow direction in Ekintae Limestone quarry near Mfamosing, south-eastern Nigeria. EA Amah, MA Agbebia. ... a case study of Oban and Obudu Basement Rocks South-Eastern Nigeria. EA Amah, MI Oden, GS Anam. Global Journal of …
1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location Sample Quarries …
The Basement Complex and the sedimentary basins are equally dispersed in Nigeria, with basement most extensive in Northern Nigeria; less so in the south-western part of the country; and least ...
Determination Of Groundwater Flow Direction In Ekintae …
Abstract: Mapping of groundwater flow directions from twenty one (21) exploratory boreholes were undertaken for the Ekintae East proposed limestone quarry phase II sites, near Mfamosing …
Petrography and geochemistry of Paleocene-Eocene (Ewekoro) limestone
The Nigerian portion of the Benin (Dahomey) basin extends from the boundary between Nigeria and Benin Republic (in the area of the Gulf of Guinea), eastwards and terminates at the Okitipupa Ridge/Benin Hinge Line, which is the continental extension of the Chain Fracture Zone (CFZ), a major fault structure marking the western limit of Niger Delta (Omatsola and …
(PDF) Impact of Past Mining Activities on Water
State, South-Eastern, Nigeria. As high demand for water increases due to . population growth and rapid development across the state, it is of upmost ... lagu limestone quarry, Ebonyi state Nigeria.
Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi …
Research has revealed that for the past 30 years, quarrying, limestone production, and the crushing of solid rock have been the main industries in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Evaluations of Turonian Limestone Formation Exposed at NIGERCEM-Quarry
A geochemical study of Nkalagu limestone of the Lower Benue Trough as exposed at Nigeria Cement Company (NIGERCEM) was carried out. The study aims at the determination of major oxides and trace elements of the limestone exposed in the quarry using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrophotometer (XRF) and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) respectively as …
OPTIMUM POWDER FACTOR SELECTION IN BLAST HOLES AT DANGOTE LIMESTONE
optimum powder factor selection in blast holes at dangote limestone quarry, obajana, north-central nigeria January 2020 International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 11(1):1459 - 1476
Abundant 7 Natural Resources in the Southeast, Nigeria.
Enugu, or Enugwu, is the name given to a region of the Udi Hills in southeast Nigeria where coal was discovered by British colonialists early in the 21st century. In Igbo, Enugu means hilltop. A portion of the region, also known as Coal City, was first inhabited by the Nike people; there is evidence of their presence there dating …See more on awkarealestate.ng
Onwe-Moses, F. D. Geology and mineral resources of …
siltstone and limestone intercalations (Ofoegbu and Amajor, 1987). It was generally believed to have started depositing in the mid-Albian period and continued within the Southern Benue …
Evaluations of Turonian Limestone Formation Exposed at …
Petrographic and geochemical analyses were carried out on limestones occurring in Etono, Southwest Ugep, Southeastern Nigeria to determine their chemical composition, industrial …
Environmental risk assessment of background radiation, …
Ebonyi state, an eastern part of Nigeria, has increased quarry sites mainly for the economic gains due to its geological association and occurrence of deep buried and outcropped granitic rocks, limestone, and lead–zinc ores Chiadikobi et al., 2011; Obiora et al., 2016; Obasi et al., 2020). Some of the sites, had people do business around them ...
Geology and Occurrences of Limestone and Marble in Nigeria …
Six fresh samples of marble were collected from old and current quarries. Thin sections were made and representative samples prepared for geochemical analysis using the Inductive Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometric (ICP-AES) method. ... The Cretaceous varieties occur in a wide belt of territory which, extends from Calabar in the south ...
Uses and Locations of Limestones in Nigeria
1. Southeastern Nigeria: Limestone deposits are extensively found in the southeastern states, particularly in Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Abia states. The major …
Assessment of toxic heavy metal loading in topsoil samples …
This work presents an assessment of geochemical toxic metal stocking in top-soil within the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe State. Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe (North-eastern Nigeria) were collected to analyse levels of hazardous substances such as of Hg, Fe, Zn, Ni, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd and Pb.
Solid Mineral Resources of ENUGU State: A Review
Enugu state is one of the key states in Southeastern Nigeria. Enugu has served as capital of various defunct geopolitical regions known as Eastern Region, East Central State and ... Enugu North Sand, limestone, coal Enugu South Laterite, clay mineral,glass sand Ezeagu Oil Shale, clay Mineral, coal Igboetiti - Igboeze North Coal
Evaluations of Turonian Limestone Formation Exposed at NIGERCEM-Quarry
A geochemical study of Nkalagu limestone of the Lower Benue Trough as exposed at Nigeria Cement Company (NIGERCEM) was carried out. The study aims at the determination of major oxides and trace elements of the limestone exposed in the quarry using