Mineralization And Sustainable Development In The West African Craton

Author : T. Aïfa
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204899

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Mineralization and Sustainable Development in the West African Craton by T. Aïfa Pdf

This Special Publication combines results obtained by interdisciplinary groups from numerous academic institutions working on Paleoproterozoic formations to decipher the origins of the main mineralization resources in the West African Craton (WAC) and their impacts on African economic development. Structural, geophysical, sedimentological, stratigraphical, geochemical, petrophysical and mineralogical analyses have been used to highlight the complexities involved in mineralization emplacement and its origin and evolution within the WAC. Fourteen articles contribute to new knowledge in mineral research. They show that the geodynamic evolution of the WAC is complex from one area to another: it involves subduction, collision and obduction during several deformation phases ranging from Birimian (2.3–2.0 Ga) to Pan-African (650–450 Ma) events. Various modelling techniques, when integrated, help in understanding the mechanisms of mineralization emplacement, some of which are still a matter of debate. The challenge for further studies is mitigation for sustainable development that can be appropriately used to minimize such damage.

Author : T. Aïfa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 178620990X

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Mineralization and Sustainable Development in the West African Craton by T. Aïfa Pdf

This volume combines results obtained by interdisciplinary groups from numerous academic institutions working on Paleoproterozoic formations to decipher the origins of the main mineralization resources in the West African Craton (WAC) and their impacts on African economic development. Structural, geophysical, sedimentological, stratigraphical, geochemical, petrophysical and mineralogical analyses have been used to highlight the complexities involved in mineralization emplacement and its origin and evolution within the WAC. 14 articles contribute to new knowledge in mineral research. They show that the geodynamic evolution of the WAC is complex from one area to another: it involves subduction, collision and obduction during several deformation phases ranging from Birimian (2.3-2.0 Ga) to Pan-African (650-450 Ma) events.

Author : Silas S. Dada,Samuel B. Olobaniyi,Kamaldeen O.L Omosanya
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040041307

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Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria by Silas S. Dada,Samuel B. Olobaniyi,Kamaldeen O.L Omosanya Pdf

Geology and Natural Resources of Nigeria is an up‐to‐date and comprehensive overview of the geological framework of the continental crust of Nigeria, its evolution, and the natural resources it holds. It covers a wide set of topics and provides a detailed description of the rock units of the Nigerian continental crust, their geological settings and structural characteristics, and the potential of their mineral, energy, and water resources. The book discusses the impact of geo‐resources on the Nigerian economy, includes recommendations on how to fully exploit geo‐resources, and explains how to prevent geological processes that could lead to natural hazards. FEATURES Provides different aspects of the Nigerian continental crust from a multidisciplinary approach Draws on the latest findings in geoscience research to present new insights and perspectives into the development and resource potential of the Nigerian continental crust Includes multiple case studies to illustrate the exploration and evaluation of the geological resources of Nigeria Explores the potential of geological resources for economic and industrial development Presents scientific achievements of authors and researchers from various disciplines and provides recommendations for mitigating natural hazards This handbook is intended for industry professionals, academics, researchers, and students studying earth sciences with a special interest in Africa and learning how its geology impacts the natural resources and overall economy of the continent.

Author : Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits. Meeting,Demetrios G. Eliopoulos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Industrial minerals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118024871

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Mineral Exploration and Sustainable Development by Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits. Meeting,Demetrios G. Eliopoulos Pdf

Author : Saleem H. Ali,Kathryn Sturman,Nina Collins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429884597

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Africa's Mineral Fortune by Saleem H. Ali,Kathryn Sturman,Nina Collins Pdf

For too long Africa's mineral fortune has been lamented as a resource curse that has led to conflict rather than development for much of the continent. Yet times are changing and the opportunities to bring technical expertise on modern mining alongside appropriate governance mechanisms for social development are becoming more accessible in Africa. This book synthesizes perspectives from multiple disciplines to address Africa’s development goals in relation to its mineral resources. The authors cover ways of addressing a range of policy challenges, environmental concerns, and public health impacts and also consider the role of globalization within the extractive industries. Academic research is coupled with key field vignettes from practitioners exemplifying case studies throughout. The book summarizes the challenges of natural resource governance, suggesting ways in which mining can be more effectively managed in Africa. By providing an analytical framework it highlights the essential intersection between natural and social sciences, central to efficient and effective harnessing of the potential for minerals and mining to be a contributor to positive development in Africa. It will be of interest to policy makers, industry professionals, and researchers in the extractive industries, as well as to the broader development community.

Author : Jeremy Richards
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642011030

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Mining, Society, and a Sustainable World by Jeremy Richards Pdf

This is the first book of peer-reviewed, edited papers that examines the minerals industry in relation to sustainable development. The book takes a proactive, positivist, and solution-oriented approach, while not shying away from the fundamental problems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105014317163

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Major Regional Project, Geology for Sustainable Development by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nasser Ennih,Jean-Paul Liégeois
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 186239251X

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The Boundaries of the West African Craton by Nasser Ennih,Jean-Paul Liégeois Pdf

Author : Jonathan Craig
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862392870

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Global Neoproterozoic Petroleum Systems by Jonathan Craig Pdf

Worldwide, Neoproterozoic successions are major hydrocarbon producers. In North Africa, large basins with significant surface outcrops and thick sedimen-tary fills are widespread. These basins are now emerging as potential sources of hydrocarbons and are attracting interest both from geological researchers and the oil and gas industry. This volume focuses on recent developments in the understanding and correla-tion of North African basin fills and explores novel approaches to prospecting for source and reservoir rocks. The papers cover aspects of petroleum prospectivity and age-equivalent global petroleum systems, Neoproterozoic tectonics and pa-laeogeography, sequence stratigraphy, glacial events and global climatic models, faunal and floral evolution and the deposition of early source rocks. The broader aim is to compare with, and learn from, well-studied Neoproterozoic successions globally, including major environmental change, the emergence of life, the global carbon cycle and implications for hydrocarbon exploration.

Author : U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204011

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Groundwater in Fractured Bedrock Environments: Managing Catchment and Subsurface Resources by U. Ofterdinger,A. M. MacDonald,J.-C. Comte,M. E. Young Pdf

Fractured bedrock aquifers have traditionally been regarded as low-productivity aquifers, with only limited relevance to regional groundwater resources. It is now being increasingly recognised that these complex bedrock aquifers can play an important role in catchment management and subsurface energy systems. At shallow to intermediate depth, fractured bedrock aquifers help to sustain surface water baseflows and groundwater dependent ecosystems, provide local groundwater supplies and impact on contaminant transfers on a catchment scale. At greater depths, understanding the properties and groundwater flow regimes of these complex aquifers can be crucial for the successful installation of subsurface energy and storage systems, such as deep geothermal or Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage systems and natural gas or CO2 storage facilities as well as the exploration of natural resources such as conventional/unconventional oil and gas. In many scenarios, a robust understanding of fractured bedrock aquifers is required to assess the nature and extent of connectivity between such engineered subsurface systems at depth and overlying receptors in the shallow subsurface.

Author : Nuhu George Obaje
Publisher : Springer
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540926856

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Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria by Nuhu George Obaje Pdf

Contains details on the geological units of Nigeria and the associated mineral resources. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 discusses the geology of the crystalline rocks and their regional distribution while the sedimentary basins constitute the subject of Part 2. Part 3 takes the mineral resources of Nigeria one on one, their geological environment, mode of occurrence, localities and where possible the reserves estimation. Thereafter, an account of the previous and current mining policies (including that of petroleum) of the Nigerian government is given and goes ahead to list some specific investment opportunities in the solid minerals sector.

Author : Thierry Adatte,David P.G. Bond,Gerta Keller
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813725444

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Mass Extinctions, Volcanism, and Impacts by Thierry Adatte,David P.G. Bond,Gerta Keller Pdf

"This volume covers new developments and research on mass extinctions, volcanism, and impacts. It addresses the following topics: the Central Iapetus magmatic province; thermogenic degassing in large igneous provinces; global mercury enrichment in Valanginian sediments; Guerrero-Morelos carbonate platform response to the Caribbean-Colombian Cretaceous large igneous province; implications for the Cretaceous-Paleocene boundary event in shallow platform environments and correlation to the deep sea; environmental effects of Deccan volcanism on biotic transformations and attendant Cretaceous/Paleogene boundary mass extinction in the Indian subcontinent; Deccan red boles; and factors leading to the collapse of producers during the Chicxulub impact and Deccan Traps eruptions"--

Author : Sophie Decree,Laurence Robb
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119290537

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Ore Deposits by Sophie Decree,Laurence Robb Pdf

The latest knowledge on mineral ore genesis and the exploration of ore deposits Global demand for metals has risen considerably over the past decade. Geologists are developing new approaches for studying ore deposits and discovering new sources. Ore Deposits: Origin, Exploration, and Exploitation is a compilation of diverse case studies on new prospects in ore deposit geology including atypical examples of mineral deposits and new methods for ore exploration. Volume highlights include: Presentation of the latest research on a range of ore deposit types Application of ore deposits to multiple areas of geology and geophysical exploration Emphasis on diverse methods and tools for the study of ore deposits Useful case studies for geologists in both academia and industry Ore Deposits: Origin, Exploration, and Exploitation is a valuable resource for economic geologists, mineralogists, petrologists, geochemists, mining engineers, research professionals, and advanced students in relevant areas of academic study. Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/developments-in-the-continuing-search-for-new-mineral-deposits

Author : Mohammed Bouabdellah,John F. Slack
Publisher : Springer
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319317335

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Mineral Deposits of North Africa by Mohammed Bouabdellah,John F. Slack Pdf

This volume presents an exhaustive overview of major orebodies and mineral deposits of North Africa. It is intended both for academic researchers and especially for exploration geologists interested in mineral exploration in the northern part of the African continent. Recent changes in the mining laws of most countries in this region have encouraged international mining companies to invest in local mineral industries. Accordingly, this volume will be very useful for these professionals, as well as for researchers in the field of economic geology.

Author : Maarten J. de Wit,François Guillocheau,Michiel C. J. de Wit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642294822

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Geology and Resource Potential of the Congo Basin by Maarten J. de Wit,François Guillocheau,Michiel C. J. de Wit Pdf

This book summarizes the geomorphology, geology, geochronology, geophysics and mineral resources of the Congo Basin, one of the world’s most enigmatic and poorly understood major intra-continental sedimentary basins, and its flanking areas of Central Africa. It provides an up to date analysis of the large region’s origin and evolution. The book’s nineteen chapters take the reader through the entire basement history, as well as the Basin’s ca. 700 million years of cover sequences. Starting from its Archean cratons and Proterozoic mobile belts, and proceeding through the Phanerozoic sequences, including the most recent Cenozoic successions, the book also explores the present drainage systems and the subtle but complex topography of the Congo Basin. It also presents and evaluates new basin models and related dynamic processes, as well as revised correlation schemes with its Gondwana counterparts in South America, all of which provide key insights into its rich diamond deposits and other mineral wealth, which are documented in the final chapters. A specific feature of this book is its synthesis, performed by teams of active experts, of a vast amount of geoscientific data previously only recorded in research reports, company reports, survey bulletins, and scattered journal articles and books. The sheer size of the Congo Basin (ca.1.8 million km2, or just under half the area of the EU) and Central Africa (some 7 million km2, or more than 70% of the area of the USA) will make this a sought-after source of information and inspiration on this unique region.