Azurite from Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, …
The geologic setting of lead-zinc deposits at Ishiagu, southeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences (1983), 2(2), 97-101. and/or . © mindat19932024,。 Mindat。
Mineral resources found in Ebonyi State
Lead-Zinc. Lead and zinc are usually found and mined together. The most significant lead-zinc deposits in Nigeria are found in Ishiagu, Enyingba, Ameka, and Ameri areas in Ebonyi State. Salt. Commonly referred to as the "salt of the nation" state, Ebonyi has large salt deposits in Abakiliki, Ikwo, Uburu, Okposi, and Ohaozara areas.
RE-APPRAISAL OF THE GENESIS OF ISHIAGU LEAD …
Lead-Zinc ore deposits. The objectives were to map the study area showing the Lead-Zinc veins, collect samples of ores and rocks associated with the deposit and carry out stable isotope and geochemical studies in order to create a genetic model for the Ishiagu Lead-Zinc deposits.
Application of integrated geophysical techniques in
The Abakaliki Lead–Zinc province is associated with four lodes, namely Ishiagu, Enyigba, Ameri and Ameka, as documented by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. …
Volume 40, Issue 2 | Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Effect of Lead–Zinc Mining on Socio-Economic and Health Conditions of Enyigba and Ishiagu Lead–zinc Mining Districts of Southeastern Nigeria. Anthony Chukwu; Smart Chika Obiora; Review 24 February 2023 Pages: 691 - 701 ...
Effect of Lead–Zinc Mining on Socio-Economic and …
Lead–zinc mining in Enyigba and Ishiagu, southeastern Nigeria has lasted for decades and has aected the socio-economic well-being of the host communities. There are evidences of soil, water, and plants contamination by Pb, Zn, Cd, and Mn in these mining communities. The mining activities also aect the overall social development of the host ...
Heavy metals concentration and distribution in soils around …
The extensive mineralization resulted in widespread artisan and unlawful mining activities, necessitating the need for the assessment of the effects on soils in the area. Careful evaluation of the soils was undertaken to give account of heavy metals concentrations and distribution, and pollution level in soils across the lead – zinc mines.
Oxidative stress potential of Lead-Zinc mining on selected …
Oxidative stress potential of Lead-Zinc mining on selected plants growing in Ishiagu, Nigeria . × ... Oxidative stress potential of Lead-Zinc mining on selected plants growing in Ishiagu, Nigeria. Professor Ositadinma Ugbogu. 2016, Ethiopian Journal of …
The geologic setting of lead-zinc deposits at Ishiagu, …
The Ishiagu lead-zinc deposits of southeastern Nigeria are associated with folded shales of the Asu River Group. The Pb-Zn mineralization is restricted to a series of closely spaced, steeply dipping subparallel fractures which trend NW-SE and typically form en-echelon patterns. Along a second set of fissures, oriented NE-SW and of an earlier ...
Assessment of Environmental Geochemistry of Lead-Zinc …
This study evaluated the relationship between the occurrence and mining of lead-zinc sulphide ores at Ishiagu, Nigeria, and heavy metal and metalloid contamination.
Siderite from Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, …
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(PDF) Physiochemical Properties of Plants in an Abandoned Lead-Zinc …
The study assessed physiochemical status of the leaves of some plants in an abandoned lead zinc mining pit in Ishiagu, Nigeria. Twelve plants were randomly selected from the study site and a control site at Uturu for the study. Results of laboratory
Effect of Lead–Zinc Mining on Socio-Economic and Health
There were alarming physical hazards identified and assessed in lead–zinc mining areas of south-eastern Nigeria. They include. 1. 1. Vibrations, caused by continuous exposure to moving heavy equipment: the miners use hand drilling machines especially during underground mining along the …
Lead-Zinc-Barytes mineralization in the Benue Trough, …
The Nigerian lead-zinc-barytes field extends for about 560km in a narrow belt from Ishiagu in the Lower Benue Trough through Azara in the Middle Benue Trough to Gidan Dari in the Upper Benue Trough. Many ... The Abakaliki field is still Nigeria's most important lead-zinc deposit. In Azara area, the Nigerian Mining . Fatoye F. B. et al Adv ...
Exploration of Lead-Zinc (Pb-Zn) Mineralization Using Very …
Very low frequency Electromagnetic (VLF-EM) exploration over the Ishiagu area of Abakaliki Basin, Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria was carried out to determine the Pb-Zn mineralization in the sedimentary bedrock. The conductivity contrast between the conductive mineralized veins and the host rock as generated by induction mechanism was used to …
(PDF) Physicochemical Properties Of Pit-water From Ishiagu Lead/ Zinc
This study evaluated the relationship between the occurrence and mining of lead-zinc sulphide ores at Ishiagu, Nigeria, and heavy metal and metalloid contamination. A comparative study of two zones in the area, with and without mining activities was also made Water, soil, stream sediment and ore samples were analyzed, after acid digestion ...
Potentially harmful elements and their health implications …
The quest for human survival and development has led to continuous exploring and exploitation of mineral resources around the world especially in developing countries like Africa. In Ishiagu, southeastern Nigeria, lead-zinc mining has lasted for over 90 years and still in progress with new discoveries of lead-zinc veins on yearly basis.
Quartz from Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, …
Akande, S.O., Horn, E.E., Reutel, C. (1988) Minerology, fluid inclusion and genesis of the Arufu and Akwana Pb Zn F mineralization, middle Benue Trough, Nigeria.
Contrasting styles of lead-zinc-barium mineralization in …
Ezepue (1984) described the geologic setting of the lead-zinc deposits . around Ishiagu, with emphasis on how tectonic fissures influenced the loci of mineralization. Lead isotope (Maurin and Lancelot, 1987) and geophysical studies (Etim et al., 1988) suggested that the …
Assessment of Environmental Geochemistry of Lead …
Combined lead plus zinc grades in Ishiagu deposits may constitute up to 15 % of the veins, while siderite may be present up to 80% and quartz 5% (Olubambi et al., 2008, Okafor & Uwadiale, 1997, Ezepue, 1984). Trace amounts of other sulphide and sulfosalt minerals make up the balance. Within a given lead-sulphide
Exploration of Lead-Zinc (Pb-Zn) Mineralization Using Very …
Ezepue MC (1984) The Geologic Setting of Lead-Zinc Deposits at Ishiagu, Southeastern Nigeria. Jour of Afri Earth Sci 2: 97-101. 29. Sinha AK (1990) Interpretation of Ground VLF-EM Data in Terms of Inclined Sheet-Like Conductor Models. PAGEOPH Journ 132: 733-756. 6. Grant FK (1971) South Atlantic, Benue Trough and Gulf of Guinea Cretaceous ...
Risk Assessment of Environmental Pollution of Lead and Zinc in Ishiagu …
Bioaccumulation factor of lead and zinc in edible plant parts On determining the bioaccumulation index (BAF), which measures the accumulation from water sources also showed that Amarantus spp exhibited the highest bioaccumulation factor of 1105.265 ± 297.73 and 1204.87 ± 475.17 for lead and zinc respectively for samples from Ishiagu, while ...
Galena from Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, …
Click here to view Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, Nigeria: Data Identifiers: Mindat Occurrence Record ID: 1257689: Long-form Identifier: 1:3:1257689:8: GUID : 606a3661-90c6-4468-8895-b56f1c2a03c5: Nearest other …
Lead (commodity) from Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu …
Click here to view Ishiagu lead-zinc deposit, Nkanu East, Enugu, Nigeria: Data Identifiers: Mindat Occurrence Record ID: 1257687: Long-form Identifier: 1:3:1257687:0: GUID : 378045e0-326b-4418-8343-70c703a522db: Nearest other deposits of …
The Geologic Setting of Lead-Zinc Deposits of Ishiagu, …
Abstract-The Ishiagu lead-zinc deposits of southeastern Nigeria are associated with folded shales of the Asu River Group. The PbZn mineralization is restricted to a series of closely spaced, steeply dipping subparallel fractures which trend NW-SE and typically form en-echelon patterns. Along a second set of fissures, oriented NE-SW and of an ...
Mineralogical, textural and paragenetic studies of the lead zinc …
An interpretation of the geology and gravity anomalies of the Benue Valley Nigeria. Overseas Geol. Survey Geophy. Paper, No. I, 26p. Ezepue, M.C. 1984. The geologic setting of lead-zinc deposits at Ishiagu, south eastem Nigeria. Journ. of African Earth Sc/ences, 2, 97-101. Farrington, J.L. 1952. A preliminary description of the Nigerian lead ...
Exploration of Lead-Zinc (Pb-Zn) Mineralization Using Very …
The Pb-Zn deposits in Ishiagu area appear to be the southern limit of mineralization in the Benue Trough and the Pb-Zn mineralized zone extends over a distance …
RE-APPRAISAL OF THE GENESIS OF ISHIAGU LEAD-ZINC …
Lead-Zinc ore deposits. The objectives were to map the study area showing the Lead-Zinc veins, collect samples of ores and rocks associated with the deposit and carry out stable …
(PDF) Heavy metals concentration and distribution in soils …
HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN SOILS AROUND OSHIRI AND ISHIAGU LEAD – ZINC MINING AREAS,SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA.pdf. Content uploaded by Moses Oghenenyoreme Eyankware.
Exploration of Lead-Zinc (Pb-Zn) Mineralization Using Very …
Ishiagu Lead-Zinc Deposit, Southern Benue Trough, Nigeria. Jour Min Geol . 17: 19-127. 25. Olorunfemi MO, Fatoba JO, Ademilua LO (2005) Integrated VLF-