Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

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Geotechnical investigations for infrastructural development: A case study of Daki Biyu District, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Central Nigeria

Lekmang, I. C.
  • Lekmang, I. C.
  • Department of Geology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Daku, S. S.
  • Daku, S. S.
  • Department of Geology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Yenne, E. Y.*
  • Yenne, E. Y.*
  • Department of Geology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Wazoh, H. N.
  • Wazoh, H. N.
  • Department of Geology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Goyit, M. P.
  • Goyit, M. P.
  • Department of Geology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 01 July 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2016

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