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

Assessment of the distribution of potentially harmful trace elements in bedrocks and stream sediments of Okemesi-Ijero area, Southwestern, Nigeria

Ayodele Olusiji Samuel
  • Ayodele Olusiji Samuel
  • Department of Applied Geology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704 Akure, Nigeria.
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Asowata, Iyobosa Timothy
  • Asowata, Iyobosa Timothy
  • Department of Applied Geology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704 Akure, Nigeria.
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Adeoti Blessing
  • Adeoti Blessing
  • Department of Applied Geology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704 Akure, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 03 April 2018
  •  Published: 31 May 2018

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