An Overview of Artisanal Coal Mining and its Impacts on the Environment: A Case Study of Odagbo Coal Mine, North Central Nigeria

An Overview of Artisanal Coal Mining and its Impacts on the Environment: A Case Study of Odagbo Coal Mine, North Central Nigeria

Momoh Abuh

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An Overview of Artisanal Coal Mining and its Impacts on the Environment: A Case Study of Odagbo Coal Mine, North Central Nigeria

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Mining as an activity is crucial for economic growth in most countries of the world, but issues of environmental concern are poorly managed by artisanal miners. Artisanal mining is a means of sustaining livelihood that is usually characterized by exploitation of marginal deposits, a very low degree of mechanization, low level of occupational safety and in very dangerous conditions. The objective of this study was to assess the environmental impacts of coal mining at Odagbo and suggestion of useful measures at dealing with these problems for sustainable environmental management. A literature review, field investigations and stakeholder’s consultations were used for this study. The environmental problems that were identified are incidence of acid mine drainage (AMD), deforestation, scarification of the entire landscape and decline in agricultural production.

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Momoh Abuh. 2021. \u201cAn Overview of Artisanal Coal Mining and its Impacts on the Environment: A Case Study of Odagbo Coal Mine, North Central Nigeria\u201d. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research - H: Environment & Environmental geology GJSFR-H Volume 21 (GJSFR Volume 21 Issue H5).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJSFR

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Submission ReceivedMay 24, 2021
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