Recent Scheme of Work on Mining

Syllabus for Senior Secondary

FIRST TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Meaning and Branches of Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of mining.
2. Branches of mining.
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Importance of Mineral to Man

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of minerals to man.
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic:
1. Mineral Markets
2. Mineral Cartels
3. Mine Accounting

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Mineral Markets
1. Significance of mineral markets
2. International mineral markets.
3. Mineral commodity buying centres.

B. Mineral Cartels
1. Mineral markets
2. Influence of cartels in world mineral trade.

C. Mine Accounting
1. Mine accounting
2. Importance of mine accounting in a mining venture.
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Terminology used in Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of term mining
2. Definition of geological terms
3. Definition of mining terms.
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Importance of Mineral to National Economy

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Importance of minerals to national economy.
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic:
1. Sources of Finance for Mining Venture
2. Aspects of Mineral and Mining Act 2007
3. Mining Titles Acquisition

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Sources of Finance for Mining Venture
Sources of finance for mining venture.

B. Aspects of Mineral and Mining Act 2007
1. Key issues in the Minerals and mining Act 2007
2. Ownership of minerals in Nigeria.

C. Mining Titles Acquisition
Mining title acquisition and cadaster system.
WEEK 4

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Mineral Occurrences in Nigeria

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Major mineral occurrences in Nigeria
2. Location of major minerals in Nigeria
WEEK 4

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: Mining Activities in Nigeria

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Tin mining (e.g. Jos),
coal mining (e.g. Enugu),
Iron ore mining (e.g. Itakpe),
lead/zinc/copper mining. Gold mining, quarrying, etc.
2. Artisanal and small scale mining.
WEEK 4

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic:
1. Physical and Chemical Properties of Rock-Forming Mineral
2. Introduction to Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks
3. Structure in Rocks

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Physical and Chemical Properties of Rock-Forming Mineral
1. Rock-forming minerals.
2. Properties of rock-forming minerals.

B. Introduction to Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks
1. Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
2. Rock cycle.

C. Structure in Rocks
1. Structures in rocks.
2. Rock deformation
3. Measurement of structural features in rocks (e.g. strike, dip).
WEEK 5

Theme: Introduction To Mining

Topic: History of Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Human civilization and mineral e.g. stone age, iron age, bronze age etc.
2. Mining activities in Nigeria (e.g. tin ore, coal, iron ore)
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Structure of the Earth

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Sub-divisions of the earth.
2. Physical and chemical properties of the earth.
WEEK 5

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic:
1. Minerals; Rocks and Weathering
2. Interpretation of Topographic and Geologic Maps

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Minerals; Rocks and Weathering
1. Weathering of minerals and rocks.
2. Weathering processes.
3. Products of weathering.

B. Interpretation of Topographic and Geologic Maps
1. Map interpretation
2. Geological sections.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: General Geology

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Geology
2. Importance of Geology in Mining.
WEEK 6

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Relative Abundance of Elements in the Earth's Crust

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The periodic table.
2. Natural Abundance of elements in the Earth’s crust.
3. Chemical composition of the Earth’s crust.
WEEK 6

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic:
1. Mineral Processing and Mill Design
2. Metal Extraction

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Mineral Processing and Mill Design
1. The need for mineral processing
2. Outline of economic benefits of mineral processing.

B. Metal Extraction
Processes of metal extraction
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Structure of the Earth

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Origin of the earth
2. Sub-divisions of the earth.
3. Characteristics of the various sub-divisions of the earth.
WEEK 7

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Simplified Geology of Nigeria

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Geology of Nigeria
2. Major Rock Units in Nigeria
WEEK 7

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic:
1. Open-Pit Mining
2. Open-Cast Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Open-Pit Mining
1. Open pit
2. Surface mines
3. Features of open pit mine
4. Minerals mined by open pit method.

B. Open-Cast Mining
1. Open cast mine
2. Features of an open cast mine.
3. Minerals that are mined in open cast mines
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Rocks and Minerals

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of a rock.
2. Definition of a mineral.
3. Modes of formation of rocks
4. Major groups of rocks.
WEEK 8

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Economic Mineral Potential of Nigeria

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Economic Minerals Potential
2. Mineral Map of Nigeria.
WEEK 8

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Underground Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features of an underground mine.
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Rocks and Minerals (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of a rock.
2. Definition of a mineral.
3. Modes of formation of rocks
4. Major groups of rocks.
WEEK 9

Theme: Basic Geology

Topic: Collection and Collation of Geological Data

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Data collection and collation.
WEEK 9

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic:
1. Materials Handling Equipment 2. Quarrying

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Materials Handling Equipment
Mine materials handling equipment

B. Quarrying
1. The meaning of a quarry
2. Products of a quarry
3. Users of the products from a quarry.
4. Unit operations of a quarry.
5. Flow sheet of the operation of a quarry.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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SECOND TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic: Prospecting

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Prospecting
2. Outline the prospecting techniques
WEEK 2

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic:
1. Mine Development
2. Mining Operations

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Mine Development
1. Definition of development
2. Definition of Mine Development
3. Definition of mineral processing design.
4. Explanation of mill design.

B. Mining Operations
1. Define mining as actual exploitation
2. List of unit operations of mining.
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic:
1. Crushing and Grinding
2. Mineral Concentration

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Crushing and Grinding
1. Crushing and Grinding
2. The role of crushing and grinding
3. Stages of crushing and grinding
4. Equipment for crushing and grinding
5. Equipment used in crushing and grinding.

B. Mineral Concentration
1. Properties of minerals employed in mineral concentration.
2. Main methods of mineral concentration.
WEEK 3

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic: Exploration

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Exploration
2. Classification of exploration techniques
WEEK 3

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic:
1. Mineral Processing
2. Metal Extraction From Ores

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Mineral Processing
1. The need for mineral processing
2. Outlines of economic benefits of mineral processing.

B. Metal Extraction From Ores
1. Meaning of metal extraction. 2. Process of metal extraction.
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic: Extractive Metallurgy

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Processes of metallurgy
WEEK 4

Theme: Stages Of Development In Mining

Topic: Feasibility Study

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Explanation of feasibility study
2. Meaning of financial analysis
WEEK 4

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Classification of Mining Methods

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Mining Methods
2. Examples of Mining Methods
WEEK 4

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic:
1. Types of Gemstones
2. Identification of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Types of Gemstones


B. Identification of Gemstones
1. Open cast mine.
2. Features of an open cast mine.
3. Minerals that are mined in open cast mines.
WEEK 5

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Classification of Mining Methods

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Classifications of mining methods.
WEEK 5

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Surface Mining Method

Sub-Topic:
Content:
a) Types of Surface Mining
b) Selection of Surface Mining Method
WEEK 5

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Grading of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Features of an underground mine.
WEEK 6

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Comparison of Surface Mining and Underground Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Reasons for choosing surface or underground mining
WEEK 6

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Underground Mining Method

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Underground mining.
2. Types of underground Mining Method
3. Factors that dictate selection of underground mining method.
WEEK 6

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Safety and Environment (HSE) in the Mining Industry

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. National policy on minerals development
2. National policy on the environment.
WEEK 7

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic: Role of Mineral Processing

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Mineral processing as interface between mining and metallurgy
2. Definition of mineral processing.
WEEK 7

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Sea-Floor Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The significance of sea-floor mining
2. Compounds of the sea floor
3. Mineral resources of the sea.
WEEK 7

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: First Aid

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Administering simple first aid
2. Drugs/dressing materials.
WEEK 8

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic: Mineral Processing Terminology

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Comminution terms
2. Definition of concentration terms
3. Definition of mill accounting terms
WEEK 8

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Moon Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Resources of the moon.
2. Mining on the moon.
WEEK 8

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Accident Reporting

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Guidelines for accident reporting
WEEK 9

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic: Mineral Processing Terminology (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Comminution terms
2. Definition of concentration terms
3. Definition of mill accounting terms
WEEK 9

Theme: Mining Methods

Topic: Mining and its Consequences

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Impact of mining.
WEEK 9

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Environmental Control

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Steps for Environmental control

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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THIRD TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Gemology and Lapidary

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Gemology and Lapidary
2. Machines and tools
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic:
1. Major Economic Mineral
2. Properties of Minerals Employed in Mineral Processing

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Major Economic Mineral
Economic minerals or ores in Nigeria.

B. Properties of Minerals Employed in Mineral Processing
Properties of ores employed in mineral processing.
WEEK 2

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 3

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Properties of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of gemstone
2. Properties of gemstones
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic:
1. Main Operations in Mineral Processing
2. Products of Mineral Processing

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Main Operations in Mineral Processing
Main operations in mineral processing.

B. Products of Mineral Processing
Products of mineral processing
WEEK 3

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 4

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Trading in Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Marketing of Gemstones
2. Purchasing cost of gemstones
WEEK 4

Theme: Introduction To Mineral Processing

Topic:
1. Dewatering and Tailing Disposal
2. Auxiliary Operations

Sub-Topic:
Content:
A. Dewatering and Tailing Disposal
1. Dewatering in mineral processing 2. Tailings disposal.

B. Auxiliary Operations
Auxiliary operations
WEEK 4

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 5

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Trading in Gemstones (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Marketing of Gemstones
2. Purchasing cost of gemstones
WEEK 5

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Types of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Types of gemstones
WEEK 5

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 6

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Importance of Health, Safety and Environment

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Health hazards in mining.
2. Safety requirements in mining.
3. Impact on the environment.
WEEK 6

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Identification Of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Methods of identification of gemstones.
2. The characteristics of gemstones
WEEK 6

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 7

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Equipment Used in Mining

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Safety equipment and apparels used in mining.
WEEK 7

Theme: Gemology And Lapidary

Topic: Grading Of Gemstones

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Quality of gemstones.
2. Unit of measurements.
3. Purchasing costs.
WEEK 7

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 8

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Safety Precautions/Environmental Protection

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Safety Measures
2. Measures for environmental protection.
3. Mining law and regulations.
WEEK 8

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Common Diseases Associated with Mining Operations

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Diseases caused through mining operations.
WEEK 8

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 9

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Safety Precautions/Environmental Protection (Cont.)

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Safety Measures
2. Measures for environmental protection.
3. Mining law and regulations.
WEEK 9

Theme: Health Safety And The Environment

Topic: Problems of the Disposal of Tailings

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Disposal of tailings
2. Health problems related to the indiscriminate disposal of tailings.
WEEK 9

Theme:

Topic:

Sub-Topic:
Content:

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