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Comparative analysis of soil physico-chemical properties in solid mineral mining areas of Eastern Kogi State, Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2025.192 | Article Number: 753017FE3 | Vol.10 (3) - June 2025
Received Date: 25 April 2025 | Accepted Date: 20 June 2025 | Published Date: 30 June 2025
Authors: Suleiman, S. S.* , Imam M. , Mohammed, S. , Adamu, A. B. , Dantata, D. , Tukur, Y. M. , Umar, N. U. and Dala, A.
Keywords: soil properties, soil degradation, solid mineral mining, sustainable land management.
This study assessed the comparative analysis of the physicochemical properties of soil among solid mineral mining sites in Eastern Kogi State, Nigeria. A total of 144 soil samples were collected from 24 plots using a combination of random and composite sampling methods across the four sites. Samples were collected at 100-meter intervals along a 400-meter transect originating from the mining site. Additional samples were taken 1,500 meters further along the same transect. The collected data was analyzed using statistical methods, including calculation of means, ranges, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results revealed significant variations in soil parameters relative to proximity to the mining sites. Specifically, most parameters showed an increase with distance from the sites, while pH, sodium, calcium, and magnesium levels decreased. Based on these results, the study concludes that mining operations have a significant impact on soil properties. Consequently, it is recommended that regular soil monitoring be implemented and sustainable land management practices, such as in-situ mining, be adopted to mitigate the adverse effects of mining on soil health. By adopting these measures, the environmental impact of mining can be minimized, and the long-term sustainability of the affected land can be improved.
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