Investigation of the "Soil" of Alluvia Tin-Columbite Mineralization Deposit of Gada-Biu, Plateau State

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  • Joro Joshua Dung Department Mining Engineering, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria Author
  • Achuenu Ifeanyi Department Mining Engineering, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64229/edz5h635

Keywords:

Soil, Alluvia Tin-Columbite, Mineralization Deposit, Gada-Biu

Abstract

This research focused on the engineering properties of the soil under investigation in order to enhance the reduction of artisanal mining risk of Gada-Biu, Jos Plateau State. Several measures had been taken to investigate the properties of the soil in the study area using some selected parameters such as Proctor Compaction Test, Liquid-limit Test, Plastic-limit Test, Shrinkage-limit Test and Plastic Index Test. The tests revealed the following results; Moisture content (24.26), Specific gravity (2.31), moisture content during compaction (10.92), Liquid-limit (38.10), Plastic-limit (26.02) and shrinkage-limit (7.90). The results showed that when comparing with the standard values, the properties of the soil were suitable for the design and construction of structural foundation, the placement and improvement of soil properties and the specification and quality control of soil compaction work. In conclusion, the investigation of the soil in the study area provides the information about the engineering properties of the soil that would help the artisanal miners to know the types of support to be used and precautionary measures during mining.

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2025-08-13

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

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