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Radiological assessment of rock samples at the national iron ore mining company (NIOMCO) itakpe in kogi state, nigeria

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Mining activities that involve the extraction of mineral ores have the potential to release naturally occurring radionuclides into the surrounding environment, thereby posing elevated health risks to mine workers and nearby communities. This study presents the results of measurements of the activity concentrations of primordial radionuclides in rock samples collected from the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, situated in Kogi State, north central Nigeria. A NaI(Tl) based gamm

Source: Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research

DOI: 10.61955/xfywpg

Author: Uloko Uloko

Institution: Federal University Lokoja

Language: English

Topic: Radioactivity and Radon Measurements

Subfield: Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7141351496