This research aimed to analyze the cost efficiency of rock aggregates production in selected quarries in South West, Nigeria with a view to predict economic efficiencies using stochastic frontier cost function. Primary data were collected from 18 operational quarries from Oyo, Ogun and Ondo States, six quarries were selected from …
DetailsQuarrying of limestone in Nigeria. Some limestone quarrying companies include but are not limited to Rich Quarries Nigeria Limited, Crushed Rock Industries, and Stonehill Nigeria Limited, as there are more than hundreds of quarrying companies in Nigeria located in the various states where it is deposited in.
DetailsBy 2012, Nigerian males held 60.65% of the total employee labour force with 824,096 employees, showing an increase of 17.67% from the previous year. Nigerian females made up the second highest group of employees with a share of 38.15%, 39.36, and 38.97% for 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. The Nigerian workforce in the sector stood at
DetailsThis study was carried out to evaluate activity concentrations of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) to assess the distribution of 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K in selected quarries in Edo State, South-south, Nigeria and to appraise the radiological hazard they may pose to the general public when used as building material. …
DetailsThe results of slope stability assessment and the effect of explosive charge on blast induced ground vibration and noise level at selected carbonate rock quarries in Akoko Edo, Nigeria are ...
DetailsWhite Rock's entire operation was designed from the ground up for high-volume production. In a continuous cycle, limerock is carefully drilled and blasted, then excavated by a Marion 8200 walking dragline hoisting a 105-cy bucket.
DetailsRock slope failure mechanisms were assessed in this study using KOPEC and RCC quarries as case studies in Oyo state. Discontinuities such as joints and bedding planes were obtained through face mapping and scanline survey of the excavated slopes of the quarries. Stereographic projections of the discontinuities were generated using …
DetailsZeberced Group invested in the mining industry in 2007, leveraging technical expertise and experience garnered over the years in the quarry business. Today, the company operates two quarries located in Abuja and Kaduna states. Combined efforts and proven experience have earned Zeberced Group the title of 'Market Leader' thirteen years after its …
Details407 Figure 1.1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location Sample Quarries 1.2 Brief Geology of The Study Area The three major rock types - igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary - abound in Nigeria. Igneous and metamorphic rocks constitute the Pre-cambrian basement complex which is the oldest, crystalline, solid physical foundation of …
DetailsRock slope failure mechanisms were assessed in this study using KOPEC and RCC quarries as case studies in Oyo state. Discontinuities such as joints and bedding planes were obtained through face ...
DetailsMarble Deposits - In Nigeria, Africa, and globally, marble has a wide range of industrial applications, it is extensively deposited throughout the country but is majorly found in Abuja (FCT), Katsina, Oyo, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Plateau, and Rivers State.. Just like quartzite, marble is also a metamorphic rock with a non-layered appearance (non-foliated) …
DetailsThree quarries in Abuja (Kubwa, Mpape, and Lugbe) were selected, and four samples were observed to be the most dominant, covering 90%-95% of the rock used in manufacturing aggregates for ...
DetailsFigure 1.1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location Sample Quarries . 1.2 Brief Geology of The Study Area . The three major rock types igneous, meta- morphic and sedimentary abound in Nigeria. - Igneous and metamorphic rocks constitute the Precambrian basement complex which is the - oldest, crystalline, solid physical foundation of the country.
Details4.-(1) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) shall be conducted for all new quarries before the commencement of operations as required by the EIA Act of 1992 and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted to the Agency. (2) Environmental Audit (EA) shall be conducted on all existing quarries every three (3) years. Inventory of …
DetailsA quarry is a place where rocks, sand, or minerals are extracted from the surface of Earth.A quarry is a type of mine called an open-pit mine, because it is open to Earth's surface.Another type of mine, a subsurface mine, consists of underground tunnels or shafts.. The most common purpose of quarries is to extract stone for building materials. …
DetailsNigeria date back to the Palaeolithic age. According to [6], the colonial authorities began quarrying lime-stone in Nigeria in 1920 at Abakaliki, and as a result of its further exploitation, the Nkalagu Cement Company (NIGERCEM) was founded. Despite the fact that lime-stone was only discovered in Nigeria in 1920, according
DetailsIn the Niger River valley, geomaterial quarries are multiplying and occupy almost the entire valley and the highlands. The general objective of this study is to characterize the …
DetailsThis research examines optimization of blasting parameters for economic production of granite aggregates in Ratcon and NSCE quarries located atIbadan,OyoState. Samples were collected from the study areas for the determination of rock density and porosity. Schmidt hammer was used for in situ determination of rock hardness. Uniaxial …
DetailsMany rock quarries in the study area have crusher units attached to it. The suspended particulate matter (SPM) is generally higher than 600 μg/m 3 in rock quarries operating along with crusher units. Dust is an inevitable outcome of rock quarrying and is one of the most visible, invasive, irritating and potentially harmful forms of pollution.
DetailsThirty rock samples from ten different quarries in Ogun State were randomly collected. The rock samples were then processed and subjected to radiometric analysis for geothermal investigation. The mean heat production for the ten quarries investigated was found to range from 0.549 to 3.122 μWm −3. The result revealed that …
DetailsBased on the existing slope, three categories of hard rock quarries are identified in the study area: (1) quarries with low erosion risk located on level land with a slope of 0–5°, …
DetailsPDF | On Jan 30, 2020, Melodi M.M. and others published ASSESSMENT OF COST EFFICIENCY OF ROCK AGGREGATES PRODUCTION IN SELECTED QUARRIES IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA | Find, read and cite all the ...
DetailsASSESSMENT OF COST EFFICIENCY OF ROCK AGGREGATES PRODUCTION IN SELECTED QUARRIES IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA. January 2020. DOI: …
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DetailsQuarrying is the process of extracting rock, sand, gravel, or other minerals from the ground to produce materials for construction and various other applications. ... Nigeria Quarries: Abuja Ore Calabar Togo Quarries: Sokodé Ready to Build Your Project. Whether you have a specific project in mind or need assistance in planning and execution ...
Detailsii. Nigerian Mineral and Mining Act 2007. iii. National Environmental (Quarrying and Blasting Operations) Regulations, 2013. Note that there are other regulations applicable in the quarry business in Nigeria. Is there any mandatory share capital for a company seeking to engage into quarry business in Nigeria?
DetailsThe study areas are located in South-western Nigeria (Fig. 1).The abandoned mines varied in land area from few acres to hundreds of hectares (Table 1).The mean altitude ranged from 238 m above sea level (asl) at Iwara river bed to 583 m asl at Ijero Ekiti 1 for abandoned mines; and 12 m asl at Lekki to 346 m asl at Ikoyi Ile for abandoned …
DetailsAccordingly, the overall assessment indicated that 80.4% of rock slope sections showed less than 5% stability probability, 10.9% of rock slope sections showed from 5 to 49%, 6.5% showed from 50 to ...
DetailsTwenty four (24) quarry soil-dust samples were collected within and outside the 12 rock aggregates and limestone quarries in southwestern Nigeria. Two samples from both …
Detailsquarries accounted for the highest share in the production cost followed by use of explosives and repaired of machineries, they accounted for 26.86%, 24.49% and
DetailsSome limestone quarrying companies include but are not limited to Rich Quarries Nigeria Limited, Crushed Rock Industries, and Stonehill Nigeria Limited, as there are more …
DetailsOgunsanwo et al. (2021) calculated the radiogenic heat production rate for 30 rock samples from 10 quarries in Ogun State, Nigeria, which showed a range of values of 0.549-3.122 μW/m 3, in which ...
DetailsThis 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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DetailsRock quarries include a diverse spectrum of operations, each categorized by the type of rock extracted and its designated purpose. Dimension Stone Quarries specializes in extracting rocks renowned for their aesthetic and structural qualities, such as granite, marble, and slate. These exquisite materials find their way into monuments, …
DetailsPE series jaw crusher is usually used as primary crusher in quarry production lines, mineral ore crushing plants and powder making plants.
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