| Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Obaje, Nuhu George (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540926844 ISBN-13: 9783540926849 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 556.69 |
| Series: Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.4" (1.05 lbs) 221 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |