Effect of lead-zinc mining on the socioeconomic and health conditions of the Enyigba and Ishiagu lead-zinc mining districts of southeastern Nigeria
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 3
- File Size:
- 181 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jul 1, 2023
Abstract
Lead and zinc have been mined for over 90 years in parts of the Lower Benue rift in southeastern Nigeria. However, there has been little interest in the sustainability of the environment and the inhabitants of the host communities. Adverse effects include soil and food crop contamination, lack of education, poor healthcare, unemployment, and no access to potable water. This work suggests practicable mitigation strategies to ameliorate these negative effects and promote environmental sustainability.
Citation
APA: (2023) Effect of lead-zinc mining on the socioeconomic and health conditions of the Enyigba and Ishiagu lead-zinc mining districts of southeastern Nigeria
MLA: Effect of lead-zinc mining on the socioeconomic and health conditions of the Enyigba and Ishiagu lead-zinc mining districts of southeastern Nigeria. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2023.