Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria [Paperback]

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.

Nigeria is a vast country with considerable wealth in natural resources. This book provides a detailed description of Nigerias geology and mineral resources with the aim of promoting sustainable economic development of Nigerias mineral and petroleum sectors.

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.

GEOLOGY - IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC ROCKS.- The Basement Complex.- The Younger Granites.- GEOLOGY - SEDIMENTARY BASINS.- Cretaceous  Cenozoic Magmatism and Volcanism.- The Benue Trough.- The Bornu Basin (Nigerian Sector of the Chad Basin).- The Sokoto Basin (Nigerian Sector of the Iullemmeden Basin).- The Mid-Niger (Bida) Basin.- The Dahomey Basin.- MINEl3�