Relative Abundance of Elements in the Earth’s Crust
Draw and label the various sub-divisions of the Earth.
Describe the physical and chemical characteristics of the earth.
Mining Activities in Nigeria
Mention major mining activities in Nigeria.
Describe artisanal and small-scale mining.
Importance of Mineral to National Economy
State importance in revenue generation, employment generation, political influence etc.
Safety Precautions/Environmental Protection
List measures to
a) Ensure safety in mining.
b) Protect the environment
Memorize Government’s safety/environment protection laws.
Equipment Used in Mining
Name the common equipment used in mining.
Importance of Health, Safety and Environment
Identify accidents and health hazards associated with mining.
List the general safety requirements in mining.
Describe the effects of mining on the environment.
Trading in Gemstones
Recognize avenues for trading in gemstones (local and foreign).
Relate quality with purchasing cost of gems.
Appreciates the form in which gemstones are sold in Nigeria.
Properties of Gemstones
Define what is a gemstone is.
List the properties of gemstones
Identify some gemstones
Gemology and Lapidary
Define the terms gemology and lapidary.
List the different gemstones processing machines and tools.
Products of MIneral Processing
Mention the products of mineral processing
Define the terms mentioned in (1).
Define the term middling
Main Operations in Mineral Processing
Mention the main operations in mineral processing.
Explain the significance of the main operations in mineral processing.
Mineral Processing Terminology
Define Comminution terms
Define concentration term
Define mill accounting terms
Role of Mineral Processing
Situate mineral processing in mining industry
Define mineral processing.
Comparison of Surface Mining and Underground Mining
Give reasons for choosing surface or underground mining e.g. depth, safety, environmental degradation.
Classification of Mining Methods
Classify mining methods into surface, underground, sea-bed mining methods, etc.
Feasibility Study
Explain feasibility study
Give the meaning of financial analysis.
Exploration
Define Exploration
Classify exploration techniques
Prospecting
Define what prospecting is.
List prospecting techniques.
Structure of the Earth
State the theory of the origin of the earth.
Outline the sub-divisions of the earth with diagrams.
State the characteristics of the various sub-divisions of the earth.
Rocks and Minerals
Define what a rock is.
Define what a mineral is
How rocks are formed
State different classes of rocks.