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WAEC Mining · Section 1

Introduction to Mining, Basic Geology, and Stages of Development

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Branches of mining, mineral classifications, distribution in Nigeria, mine accounting/financing, Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act 2007, geology fundamentals, earth structure, rock types, mineral properties, prospecting/exploration techniques, feasibility studies, and mineral processing unit operations

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Explain mining terms, mineral classifications, Nigerian mineral distribution, and legal/financial frameworks (Mining Act 2007, titles acquisition); relate geology to mining, identify rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), and interpret geological maps/cross-sections; classify surface vs underground mining methods; outline prospecting/exploration techniques (geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing) and feasibility studies.

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