2014
DOI: 10.5539/enrr.v4n4p16
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Preliminary Investigation of Stream Sediments Contaminations Caused by Mining Activities in Ibodi and Its Environs, S/W Nigeria Using Geological and Geochemical Assessment Approach

Abstract: Mining and related activities are sources of heavy metal contamination in streams, such as copper, zinc, cadmium, arsenic and lead . The study is focused on Ibodi, southwestern Nigeria which is located in the basement complex of Nigeria and it is to assess the stream sediments of Ibodi in order to decipher the environmental impact assessment of mining activities on the environment. A total of ten stream sediment were collected from the study area and its environs along major tributaries, air dried at room temp… Show more

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