nigerian rock quarries

Nigeria has several rock quarries that supply crushed stones, gravel, and other aggregates for construction, road building, and other industrial uses. Some of the major rock quarries in Nigeria include:

1. Crushed Rock Industries (Nigeria) Limited
– Location: Ishiagu, Ebonyi State
– Products: Granite aggregates, chippings, and quarry dust.
– Significance: One of the largest quarry operations in southeastern Nigeria.

2. Setraco Nigeria Limited
– Locations: Edo, Nassarawa, and other states.
– Products: Crushed granite for road construction and building projects.
– Significance: A major construction company with its own quarries.

3. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
– Locations: Abuja, Lagos, and other regions.
– Products: High-quality granite and crushed stones for infrastructure projects.
– Significance: One of Nigeria’s leading construction firms with quarry operations.

4. RCC (Reynolds Construction Company)
– Locations: Ogun State and other regions.
– Products: Granite aggregates for highways and buildings.
– Significance: A key player in Nigeria’s construction sector.

5. Lafarge Africa Plc (Granite Quarries)
– Locations: Ogun State (Ewekoro, Sagamu), Cross River State.
– Products: Limestone (for cement) and granite aggregates.
– Significance: Part of a multinational cement company with quarrying operations.

6. Dangote Granite Quarry
– Location: Obajana, Kogi State (near Dangote Cement Plant).
– Products: Granite stones for construction.
– Significance: Linked to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.

7. Ratcon Construction Company Quarry
– Location: Ibadan, Oyo State.
– Products: Crushed granite for roads and buildings.
– Significance: Major supplier in southwestern Nigeria.

Challenges Facing Nigerian Rock Quarries:
– Illegal mining activities
– Environmental degradation concerns
– Poor road infrastructure affecting transportation
– Government regulations and licensing issues

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