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

Full Length Research Paper

Structure and tectonics of Hong Hills in Hawal Precambrian Basement Complex, North East Nigeria

Nsikak E. Bassey
  • Nsikak E. Bassey
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, PMB 1167 Uyo, Nigeria.
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Efosa Udinmwen
  • Efosa Udinmwen
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 July 2018
  •  Accepted: 31 July 2019
  •  Published: 31 December 2019

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