Major elements composition (wt%) of Limestones from the Ewekoro…
E is 1 -2 m thick, occurring at depths of 17 -38 m and 18 -40 m at the upper and lower surfaces respec- tively. Table 1 shows that CaO content ranged from 46.33 -53.39 wt%, while SiO 2 ranged from
Geochemical Characterization of the Paleocene Ewekoro Limestone Formation, SW Nigeria…
O. A. Ehinola et al. 62 Keywords Geochemical Characterization, Ewekoro Formation, Ca/Mg Ratio, Limestone, Carbonate, Silica 1. Introduction Carbonate rocks constitute about 50% of the world’s
:Ewekoro FormationEwekoro LimestoneDahomey Basin · Major elements composition (wt%) of Limestones from the Ewekoro Formation exposed at Shagamu. SiO 2 (in wt%) versus CaO (in wt%) plots revealing a
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· According to XRD result, the pink limestone contains about 80.3% of calcite and 19.7% of quartz minerals, whereas in greyish-white limestone about 68.4% of calcite, 21.2% of diopside and 10.4% of
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COMPANY RELATION IN LIMESTONE MINING REGION OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: THE EWEKORO
Figure 1 shows the map of Nigeria indicating Ogun State is located, while figure 2 shows map of Ogun state where Ewekoro is located. Figure 1: Map of Nigeria showing the position of Ogun State (J.A. LesEdition, 2002) 87 2053-2199 (Print), 2053-2202(Online
· The estimated quantity of calcite in each limestone samples from titrimetric analysis established the grading of the different Nigerian limestone as high purity limestone (97.58-97.93%) for Yandev
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limestone quarrrys in ogun state nigeria
Physicochemical Characterization of Limestone Deposits at Ewekoro, Ogun State, South-West of Nigeria and the Environment Impact Akinyemi L. P 1 Odunaike R. K 1 Adeyeloja A 2 1.Department of Physics, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B 2002, Ago
COMMUNITIES COMPANY RELATION IN LIMESTONE MINING REGION OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: THE EWEKORO
ABSTRACT: A study to assess the socio-economic impacts of limestone quarrying and processing operations at Ewekoro, South-Western Nigeria has been carried out. Data were collected through the use of well structured pre-tested questionnaires and oral interview in order to assess the socio economic impact of quarrying and processing of limestone
Mineralogy and Petrography of Palaeocene Limestones of the
Taiwo Bolaji, Ajibola Oyebamiji, Otobong Ndukwe, and Racheal Akinpelu
Mineralogy and Petrography of Palaeocene Limestones of the
The limestones of the Ewekoro formation are an essential resource, which has contributed significantly to the Nigerian economy. It has been mined for cement production years, but
· The exposed quarry sections of the PureChem Industries limited cement factory at Onigbedu, and an exposed section at Somo village, Ogun state Nigeria were sampled for the present study. The sampled part of the quarry is located at longitude E003 0 06′24.0″ and latitude N06 57’.57.1″ and that of Somo village, was at longitude E003
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:Ewekoro FormationEwekoro Limestone
Organic geochemical appraisal of limestones and shales in part of
limestone sediments which constitutes the Ewekoro Formation. It is an extensive limestone body, which is traceable over a distance of about 320km continuously from Ghana
:Ewekoro FormationEwekoro LimestoneDahomey Basin · Petrographic study of the Paleocene-Eocene Ewekoro limestone allowed a microfacies classification and was described based on car- bonate classification of
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· Results from the study showed majority (84.1%) of the respondents had good knowledge of air pollution and its adverse effects on health which is comparable with a study conducted in Ewekoro and
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(PDF) Reserve Estimation from Geoelectrical Sounding of the Ewekoro Limestone at Papalanto, Ogun State, Nigeria
Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy ISSN 2224-3232 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0573 (Online) Vol.4, No.5, 2014 www.iiste.org Reserve Estimation from Geoelectrical Sounding of the Ewekoro Limestone at Papalanto, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Stratigraphy and paleontology of the Ewekoro formation (Paleocene) of southwestern Nigeria
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· Eocene (Ewekoro) limestone were altered by diagenesis (Marshall, 1992; Armstrong-Altrin et al., 2011). However, studies focused on the early Paleogene suggested a peri od of global warming,
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Petrography and geochemistry of Paleocene-Eocene (Ewekoro) limestone, eastern Benin basin, Nigeria…
The exposed quarry sections of the PureChem Industries limited cement factory at Onigbedu, and an exposed section at Somo village, Ogun state Nigeria were sampled for the present study. The sampled part of the quarry is located at longitude E003 0 06′24.0″ and latitude N06 57’.57.1″ and that of Somo village, was at longitude E003 31′0.012″ and
GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE PALEOCENE LIMESTONES OF EWEKORO FORMATION, EASTERN DAHOMEY BASIN, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
The Ewekoro Formation (Paleocene) is one of the stratigraphic units in the eastern Dahomey Basin. It is composed dominantly of limestone with subordinate thin bands of shale, marl and sand (Jones and Hockey, 1964). The limestone, which is the focus of
· ABSTRACT: Mining Engineering in Nigeria has the capacity of providing huge economic benefits. However, the colossal effects of mining engineering activities in Olapeleke, Ewekoro suburb were
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Environmental and Health Implications of Cement Production Plant Emissions in Nigeria: Ewekoro
NaO + SO2 + 1⁄2 O2 → NaSO4 K2O + SO2 + 1⁄2 O2 → K2SO4 CaO + SO2 + 1⁄2 O2 → CaSO4. Sulphuric acid is a product of reactions influenced by sunlight energy between sulphur oxides and
:Ewekoro FormationEwekoro Limestone · The freshly exposed carbonate rock succession of the Ewekoro Formation (Palaeocene) was investigated to interpret its palaeoredox conditions and depositional
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Mineralogy and Petrography of Palaeocene Limestones of the Ewekoro Formation, Dahomey (Benin) Basin, Nigeria
The limestones of the Ewekoro formation are an essential resource, which has contributed significantly to the Nigerian economy. It has been mined for cement production years, but most of the previous studies were carried out on core samples which rarely consider the aspects of limestone diagenesis.
· Papalanto (long. 3 0 13 0 E and Lat. 6 0 54 0 N) harbours one of the largest surface outcrops of Ewekoro Limestone that easily attracts attention. 17 Schlumberger array Vertical Electrical
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· The data contains geostatistical analysis of twenty (20) samples of limestone obtained from the Ewekoro limestone Formation in the eastern Dahomey basin, Southwestern Nigeria. The samples were
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Geochemistry of the paleocene limestones of ewekoro formation, eastern Dahomey Basin, southwestern Nigeria…
Thirty three limestone samples of the Paleocene Ewekoro Formation from exploratory drill cores within Ibeshe cement quarry, southwestern Nigeria were investigated for major, trace and rare earth elements abundances using inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS) analytical method. The aims were to investigate the depositional settings and source
· Analysis of the Contribution of Imported and Locally Manufactured Cement to The Growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria. J Mojekwu, A Idowu, O Sode. African Journal of Business Management 2013. 1986-2011. , J Nouri, N Khorasani, , , A H.
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· The dataset for this article contains geostatistical analysis of heavy metals contamination from limestone samples collected from Ewekoro Formation in the eastern Dahomey basin, Ogun State Nigeria. The samples were manually collected and analysed using Microwave Plasma Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (MPAS).
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Petrography and geochemistry of Paleocene-Eocene (Ewekoro)
Geochemical characterization of the Paleocene Ewekoro limestone formation, SW Nigeria: implications for provenance, diagenesis and depositional environment.
· Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining: Issues and Challenges for Nigeria March 2023 In book: Oasis of Justice: Essays in Honour of Honourable Justice Aondoaver Kakaán, OFR
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