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The coal samples used for the analyses were sourced from the Maiganga coal mine. Various conventional coal analytical methods were adopted according to the relevant ASTMs. Chemical analysis of the coal samples indicated that, on average, they contain4.8% moisture, 49% ash, 31.11% volatile matter, 0.92% sulphur, 15.64% organic carbon, 0.02% ...
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A strategy for large-scale mining of gypsum is urgently required to sustain the existing plants and meet the future expansion. Currently, cement production is put at 8 million tonnes per annum while the national requirement is 9.6 million tonnes. About one billion tonnes of gypsum deposits are spread over many states in Nigeria. Iron Ore
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Maiganga community lies between latitude 10°02 ′ -10°05 ′ and longitude 11°06 ′ -11°08 ′ in Akko local government area of Gombe in North-eastern Nigeria (Fig. 1).It is a thermally immature lignite to sub-bituminous coal deposit hosted within the Maastrichtian Gombe formation of Northern Benue Trough in north-eastern Nigeria (Kolo et al. 2016).
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Proposed coal projects. In September 2011, Minister of Power Bart Nnaji said the Federal Government planned to build three coal-fired power stations adding up to 3,000 megawatts in the states of Enugu, Kogi, and Gombe, drawing upon coal deposits in the three states as well as Benue. The Federal Government would have a 25 per cent stake, with ...
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In the quest for a search of a suitable coal deposit of metallurgical importance, the qualities of three Nigerian coal samples, Lafia-Obi, Doho and Lamja, were assessed for possible utilization in metallurgical coke production. Several parameters that determine coking quality, such as moisture content, ash, volatile matter, free swelling index, sulphur content, Gray-King coke test, dilatation ...
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Coal also occurs in other areas within Nigeria such as in Lafi-Obi in Plateau State, Lamga in Gongola state, Gombe in Bauchi state and Afikpo in Abia state. The Lafia-Obi coal is particularly important because it is the only known coking coal occurrence in Nigeria. Between 1950 and 1965, extensive geological investigations were conducted
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The 2.4 million-strong northeastern state of Gombe describes itself as a "forward looking state with significant economic resources and mineral resources potentials." Indeed, it is rich in human talent - which it is propelling fo.
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Existing U.S. Coal Mines - SourceWatch. The following table lists the 52 coal mines in the United States that produced at least 4,000,000 short tons of coal in 2007.
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Coal occurrence, exploitation, Processing, and utilization have strong impact both on human health and the environment. This results from its composition and environment of occurrence. Maiganga Coal occurs in the Gombe sandstone. Result of the petrography analysis of the study area demonstrates high silica content and the presence of some elements in the mine.
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Abstract Chemical studies have been carried out on coal samples from Maiganga coal mine, Gombe formation, Upper Benue Trough of Nigeria with a view to determine theirchemical characteristics and possible utilization as coking coal or otherwise. The coal samples used for the analyses were sourced from the Maiganga coal mine.
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Coal Coal (lignite, sub-bituminous coal and bituminous coal) is one of the greatest resources found in Nigeria and the oldest commercial fuel which the nation has failed to explore. The discovery of oil and gas has led to the use of diesel, and natural gas and hydro resources for electricity generation. Economic Confidential learnt that untapped lignite deposit locations with over 50 million ...
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The plant would be fueled by deposits of coal in the Gombe axis of Nigeria's coal belt. With no reported progress on the plant since 2015, the project appears to be shelved or abandoned. Project Details. Sponsor: Trombay Power Generation Limited; Parent company: Trombay Power Generation Limited; Location: Wajari village, Yamaltu LGA, Gombe ...
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Nigeria is blessed with a large coal deposit but most of them non coking (Jauro et al., 2008). If our indigenous coal deposits can be explored and exploited, ... Jos. while sample from Garin Maiganga was collected from the mine site around Gombe, Gombe State. Samples collected were kept in an airtight polyethylene bags prior to analyses.
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Sep 25, 20201 Stakeholders in Nigeria's Environment sector on Friday called on the Federal Government to stop further issuance of coal mining licenses to mining companies. 2 Mr. David Michael, Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) an NGO, discloses this at a press conference in Abuja. 3 Michael says that the essence of the meeting is in commemoration ...
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Jun 01, 1980 The coal deposits are expected to provide the much needed energy for a number of cement factories and power stations planned in these areas. Coal production has been on the increase since 1970, despite the effects of the civil war and the dieseliza tion of the Nigerian Railway Corporation. Get Price
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The Maastrichtian brought a shift to an estuary environment, leading to the deposition of the Gombe Sandstones, which are intercalated with ironstone ... Plateau and Taraba have small-scale lead and zinc mining, from deposits that also have large quantities of cadmium, arsenic and antimony. ... Coal mining provided much of the country's energy ...
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The Ashaka Cement PLC subsidiary of LafargeHolcim has discovered additional Limestone and Coal that will last for over 100 years in Gombe State. Chairman Board of Directors of the company Alhaji Suleyman Yahaya disclosed this when he led the head of the company in Africa Mr Leonard Palka to the Palace of Emir of Gombe Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar II on a courtesy visit.
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2). Coal Mining: Nigeria has extremely large coal reserves estimated to be worth at least 2 billion metric tons. The country's coal abundance, especially in areas like Enugu state, Anambra, Kogi, Delta, Gombe, and Benue, makes it another lucrative mining opportunity for deep-pocket individuals to venture into. 3).
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Focus on coal mining by the government ... Non-marine facies-Gombe Sandstone Marine facies Bima-Yola Formation Bima Sandstone-Yolde Formation Rima Group ... Nigeria - State Wise Mineral Deposits in Nigeria STATES COMMERCIALLY AVALIABLE MINERALS Abia Glass Sand, Limestone, Salt, Shale, Ball Clay, Granite, Galena, Marble Laterite, Bentonite ...
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Coal is indeed one of the most strategic minerals that can be found in Gombe state. The Maiganga coalfield is about 140km from the ashaka cement plant and 2km south of Gombe state. In Nigeria, one of the most significant uses of coal is in the production of steel, manufacture of cement, and also electricity production.
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The federal government granted 36 licences for the extraction of coal from the vast deposits in the country, with an estimated 10,000 megawatts (MW) electricity generation capacity, however the ...
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Nigerian mining offers considerable potential gains as it is regarded as home to abundant, untapped reserves. While its tin, columbite and coal export industries, were central to the economy many ...
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levels, the upper coal facies of the Nsukka Formation and the lower coal facies of the Mamu Formation. Coal deposits in the Anambra Basin are believed to be of 26 Journal of Mining and Geology Vol. 56(1) 2020. However just below the Mamu Formatiion, we find the The Anambra Basin brackish marsh and fossiliferous Enugu/Nkporo Shales.
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Most of these coal deposits were exploited for use as fuel and for export. However, there has been geometric decrease of coal mining and use after 1959, owing in part to the discovery of petroleum and the civil war. But, recently coal mining started at Maiganga, Gombe state. The coal is used by Ashaka Cement PLC for its power plant [22].
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- Coal - Limestone - Lead/Zinc; GOMBE STATE - Gemstone - Gypsum; IMO STATE - Lead/Zinc - Limestone ... Iron ore is another mineral resources in Nigeria with its largest deposit in Itakpe, Kogi state. ... The National Iron Ore Mining Company was founded in 1979 in order to explore and provide this iron ore to the Ajaokuta Steel ...
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AshakaCem is owned by French construction giant, Lafarge, and has been mining coal in Maiganga since 2007, a year after it was granted a mining lease by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Located in Akko local government area of Gombe State, Maiganga host the coal mine whose waste has caused the ill health now plaguing many homes in Fngo.
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Coal Mining: A Key Focus Given the implications that continued power shortages have for the Nigeria economy, coal mining seems to be an area of immediate development concern, especially considering that Nigeria has proven deposits of over 1.5 billion tons, after only partial exploration.
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HEAVY METALS ANALYSIS OF COAL DEPOSITS AT MAIGANGA IN AKKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,GOMBE ... N. and . 3. NdahiJ. A. 1. Department ofChemistry,Gombe State University P.M.B.127 Gombe, Gombe State. 2. Department of Chemistry,ModibboAdama University of Technology Yola, P.M.B. 2076 Yola, Adamawa State, ... metals released in the mining and burning of ...
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Pakarau Mining Construction Nigeria Limited 2010 - Present 12 years. Potiskum, Yobe State ... Lead-Zinc Deposits, Barite, Gypsum, Iron ore and Structural Geology generally. ... To assess the environmental impact of coal mining at Maiganga village and report back to Federal Ministry of Environments, Abuja. ...
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As a result, it has been lying down without any form of exploration. If Nigeria can mine her gold, the government can generate up to 8 trillion nairas annually. ... Coal is one of the greatest natural deposits in Nigeria. ... Regions in Nigeria where gypsum can be found include Gombe, Ondo, Sokoto, Delta, Edo, Imo, and Kogi state.
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The coal deposits of the Anambra Basin, located in southeastern Nigeria, appear to contain the largest and most economically viable coal resources. This basin covers an area of approximately 1.5 million hectares and is constrained by the Niger River on the west, the Benue River on the north and the Enugu Escarpment on the east.
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Maiganga coal is a coal deposit discovered some years back in Maiganga village, Gombe State, Nigeria; the coal is yet to be exploited. The paper presents simulation of destructive distillation of the. PDF Data on the absorbance of glucose during the acid hydrolysis of the sugarcane bagasse
Get priceThe coal samples used for the analyses were sourced from the Maiganga coal mine. Various conventional coal analytical methods were adopted according to the relevant ASTMs. Chemical analysis of the coal samples indicated that, on average, they contain4.8% moisture, 49% ash, 31.11% volatile matter, 0.92% sulphur, 15.64% organic carbon, 0.02% ...
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Reprint (PDF) - Horizon Research Publishing. Feb 5, 2014 ... The Maiganga coal mine is bounded by latitudes. 009⁰N to 12⁰N and longitudes 10⁰E to 12⁰E (Figure 1).The coal mine is accessible...
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13. What are the mineral resources found in Gombe state? 14. How many natural resources does Imo state have? 15. What are the mineral resources found in Kano State? 16. What are the mineral resources in Rivers State? 17. What are the natural resources in Oyo State? 18. Which state in Nigeria has the most mineral resources? 19.
Get priceLarge deposits of tantalite are known to occur in Nasarawa, Gombe and Kogi States as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The deposits are both alluvial and primary in numerous pegmatite bodies that infest these areas. ... columbite and coal. Mining is administered through the ministry of mines and steel development, which is
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Title. Geology and Mineral Resources of Nasarawa State: An Investor's Guide. Volume 2, Issue 1 of Nasara Scientifique. Contributors. Nuhu George Obaje, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nassarawa State (Nigeria). Ministry for Commerce and Industry. Publisher.
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The results show that the resistivity values range from 3Ωm to 2033 Ωm. The top layer has resistivity ranges of about 66 Ωm to 2033 Ωm. Below this, is a layer of low resistivity ranging from 3 Ωm...
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