Enugu State in Nigeria's South-east is known for its rich coal deposits, but mining operations stopped after the discovery of crude oil in the country in the 1950s. …
hazards associated with coal mining at the two mined communities. Furthermore, we investigated the impact of coal mining activities on the pattern of settlement of the local people and the possible benefits of coal mining to Akwuke and Iva communities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Coal mining is the process of extracting coal minerals from under ...
Although, coal mining activity ceased in the Enugu for some times now,the current policy of the government to commercialize the coal mining industry is expected to bring a boom in the sector. This ...
Coal samples were obtained from Okpara Mine in Enugu state Nigeria and subjected to proximate, ultimate and mineralogical analyses. The results showed that the coal had uneven particle ...
In a bid to restore its prominence as the leading coal mining state in the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, the Enugu State Government has issued December …
Coal mining in the Enugu area has caused significant degradation in groundwater quality. Coal mining and milling expose the overburden and mine spoils to oxidation. Enugu coal deposits as most others are associated with pyrite (and marcasite FeS2). 59 This is stable for conditions below water table but is oxidized if the water table is ...
Enugu, the Coal Capital. The discovery of coal in Enugu had a kaleidoscope of effects on the town and indeed the nation. For one, it contributed to the rapid development of the town and made it a commercial hub for the region. The wealth generated from coal was so strategic that Enugu became the capital of the Eastern …
Although coal mining in Enugu declined from the 1950's, the urban town gained importance progressively over the years. By 1929, Enugu had become the capital of Eastern provinces of Nigeria. By 1951 it became the capital of Eastern region and subsequently the capital of East Central State by 1966. The city was the capital of …
Coal geology and occurence The coal deposit in Enugu area is mainly of sub-bituminous grade, black to brownish black in colour and is estimated at over 80 million tonnes (Kogbe 1974). The coal outcrops along the Enugu escarpment, road cut, mine sites and gullies. The coal bearing formations in the Anambra Basin
Enugu, in the southeast of Nigeria, became famous at the beginning of last century, following the discovery of coal, in Udi Ridge, by Albert Kitson, a British mines engineer in 1909.To mine the ...
Enugu State in Nigeria's South-east is known for its rich coal deposits, but mining operations stopped after the discovery of crude oil in the country in the 1950s. by Chinagorom Ugwu July 15, 2024
The coal mine site, the Incident zone (IZ) and an unsullied site, the Control zone (CZ), were sampled. Using a 5 m ² quadrat, the floristic composition was determined by the occurrence ...
The acid mine drainage water in the Enugu coal mining area contains high iron, high magnesium, high sulphate, high total dissolved solids (TDS) and low pH. The mine water is acidic and thus corrodes mining and plumb equipment. Table 1: Summary of Hydrochemistry of Enugu Coal Mines. (Ezeigbo and Ezeanyim 1993)
The Federal government should commence full and detailed audit of the post coal mining in Enugu. 2. Decommissioning of the moribund mines to avoid further environment degradation and loss of human ...
Water, sediment, and mine spoil samples were collected within the vicinity of the Okpara coal mine in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria, and analyzed for trace elements using ICP-MS to assess the level of environmental contamination by these elements. The results obtained show that the mine spoils and sediments are relatively enriched in Fe, …
Enugu state in south-east Nigeria still sits on some of the richest coal deposits in the country, almost two decades since the Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) ended mining operations in the state.
Enugu state in south-east Nigeria still sits on some of the richest coal deposits in the country, almost two decades since the Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) …
Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative effects and an increase in the positive effects caused by mine projects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact …
This study determined the views of respondents in Akwuke and Iva mine communities concerning the impact of coal mining activities on animal and plant species, pattern of settlement, pollution effect and health of people living in these two mined areas in Enugu, Nigeria. Data were generated through sample survey using a well-structured …
"These state of affairs persisted till June 2023 when the Enugu State Government announced a ban on illegal mining in Enugu and began the sealing of illegal coal mining sites and sites without ...
Milhouse Energy Services Ltd, a coal mining firm at Awhum, Enugu State is to pay the sum of N1billion into the Enugu State Environmental Remediation Trust Fund, while also paying a N100,000 tax on ...
The Federal government should commence full and detailed audit of the post coal mining in Enugu. 2. Decommissioning of the moribund mines to avoid further …
Among the rich mineral deposits with which Nigeria is blessed by nature is large amount of coal deposits. Enugu, among other coal-producing states in Nigeria like Kogi, Imo, Anambra, Benue, Abia, Bauchi, Edo, Ondo, Kwara, and Delta among others ranks as Nigeria's highest coal-producing state, hence it is referred to as the 'coal city state' in …
The coal mining boom led to economic growth, job opportunities, and the development of infrastructure and social amenities. Enugu was known as the "Coal City", due to its reliance on the coal industry. However, Enugu's history also saw a dark chapter during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970).
In the Enugu coal mines, the underground mining method was employed. This mining method exposes the coal contained in the overburden to water and air, and uncovers iron sulfide (pyrite), and when waste rock containing sulfides is exposed to air, an oxidization reaction occurs which releases sulfuric acids. The main sources of the …
By Olajide Adelana. COAL was first discovered in Nigeria in 1909 at Udi in Enugu, south-eastern Nigeria. The country's first coal mine, the Ogbete mine, opened …
As Enugu marks 70 years since coal mining began in the region, stakeholders have raised serious concerns about the long-term environmental and …
Cassava samples from an old coal mining area of Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria were analyzed using gamma ray spectroscopic method. The mean activity concentrations for the radionuclides 40K, 226Ra ...
Nigerian Coal Corporation started operations in 1916 and in October 1977 introduced full mechanization at its coal mine in Enugu. An appraisal of the mining accidents between 1975-1980 showed an ...
As Enugu marks 70 years since coal mining began in the region, stakeholders have raised serious concerns about the long-term environmental and health impacts of the mining activities.
Hydrogeological studies of the Enugu coal mining area were carried out which included hydrogeochemical analyses of water samples. These analyses revealed high sulphate and iron content in the acid mine drainage water as well as high total dissolved solids' (TDS) and low pH (acidity) values. The water issues from the Ajali Sandstone formation and …
Coal mining in the Enugu area of Nigeria has generated a lot of mine waste that has been dumped in landfills and surface dumps chosen for convenience and proximity to the waste source rather than environmental, geologic or engineering considerations. Environmental degradation and groundwater contamination has resulted. Structural …