Abstract
Aspects in Mining & Mineral Science Critical Issues of Sustainability Associated with Quarry Activities Nwachukwu MA*, Ojeaga K and Gilbert Chinelo Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria *Corresponding author: Nwachukwu MA, Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria Submission: February 02, 2018; Published: February 23, 2018 DOI: 10.31031/AMMS.2018.01.000509 ISSN: 2578-0255 Volume1 Issue2
Highlights
The study areaThis Study was carried out in Iyuku community in Auchi, Edo State Nigeria
Quarry operations have the potential of releasing dust loaded with heavy metals into the environment
Secondary data about Iyuku were obtained from different literatures and oral interview from residents and staff of Julius Dinga, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Quarry limited, and Dele Investment Company
Summary
The study areaThis Study was carried out in Iyuku community in Auchi, Edo State Nigeria. Within the mining area is an abandoned quarry pit turned pond whose water source may be attributed to rainfall drainage and seepage of water from fractures. There are seven quarries in Iyuku community, with only three currently active. These quarries produce aggregates for road bases and for concrete. Rock quarry is the major business in Iyuku because its operations and activities has brought economic development, creates employment opportunities to people and serves as source of revenue generation for the Local Government council. Generated revenue from quarries has been used for the provision of basic infrastructural needs of the community which includes construction of roads, school buildings, and rural electrification projects. Quarry activities in Iyuku have left behind devastated landscape, exposed fertile lands to erosion, and abandoned quarry pit turned pond. Quarry operations have the potential of releasing dust loaded with heavy metals into the environment
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