The Enugu Coal District covers 270,000 hectares of the coal basin. It has supported the largest amount of commercial mining in the past. In addition to two underground mines, there are a total of 36 drill holes drilled in the area. Previous studies have estimated the demonstrated coal resource to be 49 million tons averaging 2.2 …
Reprints & Permissions. View PDF. This study determined the views of respondents in Akwuke and Iva mine communities concerning the impact of coal …
Enugu, on the other hand, is known for coal mining in Nigeria (Omotehinse & Ako, 2019). As such, the metals found in Yowlings might have come from the mining activities because Nsukka is located ...
On the 18th November 1949, 21 striking miners and a bystander were shot dead at a British government-owned coal mine at Enugu, Nigeria; 51 were injured. The …
February 14, 2024. Opinion. Ben Aroh, in this investigative report, explores how farmlands and cash crops of Ezuruike, an agrarian suburb of Ezimo-Agu in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State ...
on. November 18, 2016. By. Daily Post Staff. Workers were moved to tears on Friday in Enugu State as hundreds of workers converged to pay respect to the 21 coal miners who were brutally murdered ...
Coal mining quickly spurred the growth of the population of Enugu with the influx of miners. The total number of miners working in the region jumped from 6,000 men in 1948, to 8,000 men in 1958. The …
Research Paper. Environmental Impact Assessment of Coal Mining Activity in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria. Awalla, C.O.C. Department of Geology and Mining Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences Enugu state University of Science and technology, Agbani Enugu State, Nigeria Phone no: 08037433314. Received 08 March, 2014; …
In a 1977 paper for the Journal of Interdisciplinary History, Jon Amsden and Stephen Brier investigated, looking at reports from the U.S. Commissioner of Labor that covered almost every strike in the country between 1881 and 1894. With the rise of railroads and the industrialization of the country, coal was becoming an increasingly …
Enugu state in south-east Nigeria still sits on some of the richest coal deposits in the country, almost two decades since the Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) ended mining operations in the state.
Enugu is often referred to as "The Coal City" due to its rich history and abundance of coal resources. A Historic City. Enugu is a city with a deep historical significance in Nigeria, known for its role in the country's coal mining industry. Nigeria's Coal Capital. Enugu was the capital of Nigeria's coal industry in the early 20th ...
News. Enugu Govt, coal mining firm reach N1bn agreement. October 12, 2023. 0. From Maurice Okafor. The Enugu State Government has directed a coal …
Ben Ezechime, Enugu. The Enugu State Government says it has sealed the Ezimo-Agu illegal coal mining site in Udenu Local Government Area of the state. The government acting on credible information swooped on the illegal miners in collaboration with police operatives of the Obollo-Afor Divisional Police Headquarters.
Enugu, the state capital, was taken by federal forces in October 1967, and the rest of the state was battled over until June 1968. ... which focuses on staples such yams, rice, cocoyam, oil palm, and cassava. Coal mining in the Udi Hills, which surround the city of Enugu, was a significant secondary industry. Igboland, the cultural region ...
(2016) and Famuboni, (1996) among others discussed groundwater around Enugu Municipality and other parts of parts of Enugu area due to coal mining and mine drainage contamination in Okpara coal mine. Study area description Akwuke village is located within latitudes 60 24' N and 60 22'N and longitude 70 26'E and 70 29' (Fig, 1).
Milhouse Energy Services Ltd, a coal mining firm at Awhum, Enugu State is to pay the sum of N1billion into the Enugu State Environmental Remediation Trust Fund, while also paying a N100,000 tax on ...
Once seething like a beehive, the now abandoned Onyeama Coal Mine in southeastern Nigerian city of Enugu has become a shadow of itself. The coal mine is …
March 31. 08:30 2023. Print This Article. by Guest Writer 0 Comments. BY OLAJIDE ADELANA. Coal was first discovered in Nigeria in 1909 at Udi in Enugu, south-eastern …
Milhouse Energy Services Ltd, a coal mining company in Awhum, Enugu State, will contribute a substantial ₦1 billion to the Enugu State Environmental Remediation Trust Fund.. Additionally, the company will levy a ₦100,000 tax on each truckload of coal extracted from the Awhum mining site in Udi Local Government Area of the state.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested no fewer than 40 suspected illegal coal miners in Enugu, the commandant, Mr. Muhammed Dada, said. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Enugu, Dada said that during the operation, items recovered included pumping machines, diggers, head-pans, shovels, and four Hanvan …
A coal mining firm, Milhouse Energy Services Ltd, operating in Awhum, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State will pay N1bn into the State Environmental Remediation Trust Fund.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested no fewer than 40 suspected illegal coal miners in Enugu, the Commandant, Mr Muhammed Dada said. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Enugu ...
September 3, 2021. Ben Aroh. News. Reports. Communal efforts to reclaim their lands yielded little or no result, says John Enwu, a community leader. Years of coal mining in …
The Iva Valley miners strike and massacre at Enugu colliery, 1949 On the 18th November 1949, 21 striking miners and a bystander were shot dead at a British government-owned coal mine at Enugu, Nigeria; 51 were injured. ... David Smock: Conflict and Control in an African Trade Union: A Study of the Nigerian Coal Miners' Union.' Stanford U ...
Enugu State have expressed concern over the contamination of their sources of water and livelihood by the activities of coal miners. ... trusted and experienced Forex-Trader, who can help you ...
The city of Enugu and the mines were located some 135 miles from the Bight of Biafra coast in the northernmost region of south-eastern Nigeria, called Igboland. ... Workers were paradoxically empowered by the inferior quality of Enugu coal, which was sub-bituminous "soft" coal that broke easily, disintegrating with each handling into ever ...
Here are 10 facts about Enugu that demonstrate the historical importance and political relevance of the city state. Enugu is the name of a State in Southeast Nigeria and also the name of its capital city. In other words, Enugu City is the capital of Enugu State, one of the 36 states of Nigeria. 1.What does the name, Enugu, mean?
by oanikwe January 30, 2024 Updated February 21, 2024. Coal Deposits in Enugu. 22 coalsites spread over 13 States. Developing the Enugu Coal Infrastructure. Exporting Coal from Enugu. Local Uses of Enugu Coal. The Nigeria Coal Corporation. Impact of …
After the Civil War of 1967-70, some of the mines were already in a poor state. With the discovery of petroleum and gas in large quantities, coal mining was no longer given attention, leading to ...
May 14. 12:08 2023. Print This Article. by Guest Writer 0 Comments. BY ARINZE CHIJIOKE. Enugu state in south-east Nigeria still sits on some of the richest coal …
List of Enugu State's 17 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters. ... From the coal mines of Enugu to the tranquil hills and valleys, Enugu State showcases the rich history and vibrant presence of the eastern region of Nigeria. Enugu State Snapshot. Total land area: 7,534 Km 2; Population: 4,683,887 (Male- 2,388,782 and - 2,295,105)
Communities in Enugu state where Coal Miners operate in their areas have expressed concerns over the frequent violation of their environmental safety and disregard for their health by the coal miners. While lamenting that their sources of drinking water and livelihoods have been contaminated by mining activities, The Enugu State Government …
The agglomerating and rheological properties of the coals revealed that only Shankodi-Jangwa coal has some coking properties with a crucible number of 3.0, temperature range of 107°C, maximum ...
Recent studies have shown that Enugu, Kogi, and Benue states have an estimated 2.8 billion metric tons of coal deposits made of bituminous coal, which is highly needed in the iron and steel industry.
The outcome of coal mining in Enugu in 1916 when Ogbete Mines first started operation was 25,511 metric tons, and it continued to spring up in the region. At a point, Enugu mined 790,030 metric tons of coal before a steady decline set in 1967 - 1970 (during the Nigerian Civil War) as a result of the abandonment of several mines. ...