Addressing Environmental Concerns in the Exploitation of Solid Minerals in Nigeria: Issues, Problems and Prospect  - Peter Terkaa Akper,

Outline:

         Introduction
         The Mining Industry and the Environment in Nigeria
-           Environmental Impacts of Mining
i).         Land related Impacts
ii).        Water related Impacts
iii).       Air related Impacts
         Strategies to Address Environmental Concerns in Nigeria
         Protecting the Environment from Harmful Impacts of Mining Activity: A Shared Responsibility
-           Government
-           Mining Operators
-           Professional Bodies
-           Non Governmental Associations (NGOs)/Community Based Association (CBOs)
         Conclusion