Perceived Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop …

state at large, the adverse effects of quarry activities on arable crop production which is the main source of livelihood in the area has remained a cause for concern . The study therefore examined the perceived effects of quarry activities on arable crop production in the Calabar agricultural zone, Cross River State, Nigeria.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY …

plants within the quarry site, since the area is an agricultural zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Description of the study area The study area is at Old Netim in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. It is located in the southern part of Cross River State, and lies between latitude 060C- 50N and longitude 070-30S.

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[PDF] Assessment of soils around quarry terrain in Akamkpa local

corresponding pore space (43.8%) suggests that the area is impacted by dense human activities occasioned by the quarry operations. Heavy metal status of the soils was within the threshold limits established for mineral soil environment. The soils may lack adsorptive capacity for pollutants based on the results of analysis. The level of organic carbon and total nitrogen …

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Mining Companies in Cross River State

See list of Mining Companies in Cross River State. Discover good and affordable Mining Companies in Cross River State. Find top Mining Companies in Cross River State ... Quarry Companies; Breweries; Industries; Metallurgical Companies; Aluminium Companies; Roofing Companies; Distelleries; Water Treatment Companies;

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IMPACT OF PARTICULATE MATTER AS AN AIR QUALITY …

) as air quality pollutants released by quarry operations at a quarry site in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS Description of the Study Area Geographically speaking, Akamkpa is situated between latitudes 5o14'N and 5o40'N and longitudes 8o12'E and 8o75'E. The area is a local government area, in Cross River State,

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(PDF) Evaluation of Concreting Aggregates Obtainable From Quarries …

MATERIALS AND METHODS For this project, samples of 10-15mm crushed rock aggregate were obtained from seven quarries in Akamkpa in Cross River State of Nigeria. These samples were subjected to sieve analysis using standard procedures. Thereafter, they were used to prepare 150mm concrete cubes for compression tests while some were used for slump ...

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EFFECTS OF QUARRYING ON VEGETATION …

This study assessed the effects of quarrying on vegetation characteristics in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. The Forest Inventory Method (FIM) was adopted for vegetation ...

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Mineral Resources Found In Cross River State, Nigeria

Quartzite is a hard, metamorphic rock rich in silica and found in various locations within Cross River State. Uses of Quartzite. Glass Manufacturing: Quartzite is an essential raw material in …

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Volumetric Analysis of Minable Crystalline Rocks using …

Numerous granite quarries have been established by investors for the production of rock aggregates due to the increasing demand for crushed rocks as construction materials in Nigeria's Cross River State and other parts of the country (Amah et al., 2012). Basement rocks are known to exist in the Oban and

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Assessment of soils around quarry terrain in Akamkpa local …

district of Cross River State within latitudes 5°24"N and longitude 8°12"E (Fig. l), The topography of the area is strongly undulating while the vegetation is typical of rainforest which are gradually being disturbed via quarry activities. Albeit secondary forest re-growth abound in

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) OF THE …

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies of the Quarry Project by Akamkpa Quarry Limited. i ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) OF THE AKAMKPA QUARRY PROJECT AKAMKPA QUARRY LIMITED NO 249, MURI OKUNOLA, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS, LAGOS STATE JULY, 2020

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Geology, Geomorphology and Evolution of the Landscapes of Cross River

The Cross River State lies on the south-eastern fringe of Nigeria between latitudes 4–7° N and longitudes 8–9° E. The state has a prominent place in the history of Nigeria as its capital city, Calabar, was the first capital city of the country. The state also has a rich cultural history embedded in well-documented artefacts.

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Akamkpa Has 36 Quarries

Cross River-Born EFCC Zonal Head Inducted Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers Cross River News. The Imperialist Triad: ... It has been revealed to that there are thirty six operating quarries in Akamkpa LGA, netting the state a considerable amount of money that is shoring up the state's account ...

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Perceived Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop …

In the Calabar agricultural zone of Cross River State, the extraction of quarry products is an economically important and widespread activity located mainly in the

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Solid Minerals Sector – Cross River Investment Promotion …

Cross River State is endowed with varied range of solid minerals. The mineral are strewn across the state and vary between metallic and non – metallic. Presently there is no significant exploration and processing of solid minerals in the state except Limestone for cement manufacturing and granite quarrying for construction industries.

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ASSOCIATION OF QUARRY OWNERS AND OPERATORS CROSS RIVER STATE

ASSOCIATION OF QUARRY OWNERS AND OPERATORS CROSS RIVER STATE was incorporated in AKAMPA L.G.A, Nigeria with Registration Number 57241. It was registered on 02 Nov 2012 and it's current status is unknown. Company's registered office address is 0NTUIOGRASTREET, AKAMPAL.G.A, CROSSRIVERS.

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Quarry operations and soil health: Tracing metal pollution in …

Cross River State Nigeria is located at latitude 5.8702° N and longitude 8.5988° E. Calabar is the capital of the State. Cross River State has a total area of 20,156 km2 square kilometres and is bordered in the east by Cameroon, in the north by Benue state, on the west by Ebonyi State and Akwa Ibom State on the south west. Cross River State

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Farmland for Sale in Cross River State

Quarry. ₦ 200,000,000. Outright Price. Plantation Land. Palm tree famr land with c of o. Calabar. ₦ 2,000,000. Outright Price. Acres of Farm Land at Eredo Owode. Acres for sale at eredo owode along ilaro road. Ogun, Ado-Odo/Ota. ENTERPRISE. ... That may be all for Cross River State at this time. Would you like to see ads in Nigeria 👉🏿

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Cross River State Acquires Licenses For Reconnaissance, …

The Cross River State government says it has obtained exploration licences for mineral resources from the federal government. The licences includes quarry lease for granite, exploration licence for limestone, clay and shale as well as reconnaissance permit.

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Impacts of Quarrying Activities on Human Health in Boki Area …

For a sustainable quarry development in the area, there should be an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with a clear baseline data, reclamation, remedial and …

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*Bassey, Philip Etabee and Okon, Ntiamba Paul

Introduction: Akamkpa Local government area in Cross River State, Nigeria in naturally endowed with granite and limestone. This has attracted several quarry industries into the area to exploit …

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Assessment of Dust Concentration and Compounds at …

at Quarry Sites in Akamkpa Cross River State, Nigeria Godwin Igie Inyaka1, M. Alkali2, ... State Diary, 2005 and Cross River State Bureau of lands, 1997. Akamkpa LGA is located in a

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Cross River State Acquires Licenses For …

The Cross River State government says it has obtained exploration licences for mineral resources from the federal government. The licences includes quarry lease for granite, exploration licence for limestone, clay and shale as …

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Impact of Particulate Matter as an Air Quality Pollutant Released …

This study examines the impact of particulate matter (PM2.5) and (PM10) as an air quality pollutant released from quarry operations at a quarry site in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria. Rock quarrying is the practice of obtaining quarry materials, typically rocks, from above or below land surfaces and crushing or grinding them into fragments ...

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Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries …

Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria. Akaninyene E Ekong. 2020, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology. See Full PDF Download PDF.

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Gunmen invade quarry in Cross River, k!ll police inspector, …

"The Assistant Inspector-general of Police, AIG Jonathan Towuru, mni, has ordered a manhunt for armed men dressed in military camouflage who invaded Marksino quarry Camp in Akamkpa LGA Cross River State today Thursday 7th November, 2024 at about 1720 hours,"

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Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries …

This research aims to study the management of and implementation of occupational health and safety issues associated with stone quarry work in selected quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State Nigeria. The research objectives include to determine the types of quarrying activities carried out; to assess the occupational health and safety hazards associated with stone-quarry …

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Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries …

Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria Full Article - PDF Review History Published:

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How Exporting Quary Stones Can Transform The …

In this analysis, we propose that the State government should invest directly in quarry development, shipment of raw stones and processing of stones for export value. China usually imports marble quarry stones from …

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