Small Scale Mining In Nigeria

Explore the vital role of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Nigeria's economy. This article delves into the socio-economic impacts, challenges, government …

The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria is in a deplorable state characterised by the use of inadequate mining and processing methods and manual tools by the local ...

The Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Department is responsible for the direct supervision of artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria.

According to the SMMP World bank sponsored research submitted to the MMSD Nigeria in 2005, there are presently no medium or large scale mining operations in Nigeria, most active mining operations in the country is being undertaken by ASM (SMMP RP1068V1) In many developing countries, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is largely a poverty ...

3.4 Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Department 15 3.5 Other Non-Statutory Departments 15 4.1 Reconnaissance Permit 17 4.2 Exploration Licence 17 ... (MMSD) oversaw the mining sector in Nigeria, pre-2024. However, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu split the Ministry into two (2) separate ministries ...

In Nigeria, ASM is not a new phenomenon. The poor performance of the large-scale mining sector in the country, together with high unemployment rates, poverty, farm seasonality, a lack of alternative livelihoods, and little incentive to raise money for alternative livelihoods and little provision of basic life amenities, has encouraged the growth of ASM in Nigeria.

1.1 Overview of Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria: The area of study is the northern part of Nigeria and the mining hub of the Nation. Despite the abundance of mineral resources, chiefly Gold and Lead-zinc, most of the communities have very low or no literacy level and are poor in terms of social amenities and lacks Infrastructural ...

Purpose: An ongoing health crisis across a large area of Northern Nigeria has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of cases of lead poisoning from artisanal small-scale gold mining. Occupational Knowledge International (OK International) and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have formed a partnership to conduct a pilot project …

Unlike countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso, Nigeria does not have a well-developed large-scale mining sector, and the majority of gold mining in the country is carried out by artisanal and small-scale miners. Artisanal mining activities in Nigeria are almost by definition informal – that is, operating outside current laws and regulations.

The artisanal and small-scale mining sector provides an essential livelihood to thousands of people across Nigeria. ASM activity is widespread across the country to varying extents. Currently, there does not exist a reliable source for information on the total number of individuals involved in the ASM sector in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, small-scale mining is primarily focused on gold, lead, and zinc, among other minerals. The potential benefits of small-scale mining are clear. It can provide employment opportunities ...

PROFILING OF ARTISANAL AND SMALL SCALE MINING IN OLODE AREA, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA ... 7°05ʹ and 7° 15ʹ and Latitude 4°55ʹ and 4° 00° in the Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria where black and green color tourmaline, garnet and beryl  are target minerals. This study is to X-ray activities of artisanal miners in the ...

This policy brief serves as a roadmap for stakeholders to engage in meaningful reforms that will transform the ASM sector into a robust contributor to Nigeria's economy, enhancing resource …

There is broad consensus that donors and policymakers have struggled to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) - low-tech mineral processing and extraction - because …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities have been prevalent in many parts of the country, particularly in the rural areas, contributing significantly to the sector's output. Challenges facing mining in Nigeria. Regulatory and legal challenges: Mining in Nigeria has struggled with a complex regulatory framework and legal issues ...

directly engaged in small-scale mining, a significant proportion of whom are women and children. A further 80 to 100 million people across the developing world could depend on small-scale mining for some aspects of their livelihoods. Small-scale mining can be extremely environmentally damaging and often

While Nigeria's Mining Act and regulations allow artisanal miners to obtain a Small-Scale Mining Lease, the process is difficult and costly. Firstly, a processing fee of N50,000 …

Mining contributes about $6 billion annually to Nigeria's economy. It could be much bigger, if the country's decades long preoccupation with crude petroleum hadn't stifled its growth. But now, there's at least some positive talk coming out of the Federal Government offices about giving mining a boost. If you've been nursing a desire to start … Continue reading How to Start …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Nigeria 3 The Minamata Convention on Mercury in Nigeria 4 Nigeria's executing agencies 4 2 Objective and questions 5 3 Methodological framework 7 Institutional dimensions: measuring institutional capacity 8 Priority areas: linking capacity with topical issues 9 ...

The idea that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is actually not small is the theme of a recent commentary in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (Burki, 2019). It cites commonly reported global estimates of 40 …

Under the Nigeria's Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, only corporations can obtain a mining lease in Nigeria. And when a mining lease is issued, the duration is for a period of 25 years. Small Scale Mining Lease: The Small Scale Mining Lease, as the name appears, is a smaller version of mining license. The procedure for obtainment of the SSML is ...

Transforming Nigeria's Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector for Resource Mobilization and Sustainable Development August 14, 2024 . This policy brief serves as a roadmap for stakeholders to engage in meaningful reforms that will transform the ASM sector into a robust contributor to Nigeria's economy, enhancing resource mobilization and ...

Unknown risk: co-exposure to lead and other heavy metals among children living in small-scale mining communities in Zamfara State, Nigeria Int J Environ Health Res . 2014 Aug;24(4):304-19. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2013.835028.

Small Scale Mining in Nigeria Final Report August 2008 . Wardell Armstrong LLP Nationwide Baseline Study on the Development of Artisanal & Small Scale Mining in Nigeria Final Report: Baseline & Recommendations August 2008 OS00931 DATE ISSUED: August 2008 JOB NUMBER: OS00931 REPORT NUMBER: J04 Ministry of Mines and Steel Development ...

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) is an important part of the Nigerian mining sector which has the potential to raise internally generated revenue and enhance our foreign exchange earnings, create employment, reduce poverty and encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) if well managed. Stakeholders say ASM in Nigeria is undeveloped and…

Mining is a significant sector in Nigeria's economy, contributing to GDP growth, job creation, and industrialization. However, you have to obtain a mining license in Nigeria to be able to carry out operations unhindered. ... Small Scale Mining Lease (SSML) Purpose: Designed for small-scale mining operations. Area Limit: Maximum of 3 square ...

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has long been practiced in Nigeria and around the world. Bolstered by historically high gold prices, a lack of viable alternative …

Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Northern Nigeria is currently dominated by massive informal and chaotic activities. Its improper management has resulted in dire environmental ...

commercial-scale mining projects in the country. Other investment or government mining initiatives like the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (PAGMI) have focused on supporting small-scale and artisanal miners rather than on developing the larger mining industry. To achieve its ambitions for a highly specialised lithium

Small Scale Mining Lease. The small-scale mining lease has a smaller geographic area and is intended for artisanal, alluvial, and other small-scale mining operations. The license is valid for 5 years and can be renewed for up to 5 more years. The key requirements for obtaining a Small-Scale Mining Lease (SSML) in Nigeria are: