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

Use of computer softwares and geomatic techniques for reclamation study of environmentally degraded mined lands in Benin City, Nigeria

Kalu Iroakazi Kalu
  • Kalu Iroakazi Kalu
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
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Opeyemi Emmanuel Abiodun
  • Opeyemi Emmanuel Abiodun
  • Department of Mining Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
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Clement Olanrewaju Alaba
  • Clement Olanrewaju Alaba
  • Department of Mining Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 January 2021
  •  Accepted: 28 April 2021
  •  Published: 31 December 2021

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