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
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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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