Onsien’s Coal and Iron Ore projects lie within the Ofu Alamaboro and Ankpa Region in Kogi State, considered to be one of West Africa most prolific Coal and Iron Ore belts holding approximately 2.75 metric tonnes according to Nigerian Coal Corporation – Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).
120 boreholes were drilled by Onsien within its three EL licenses in Kogi sub-bituminous coal mine site which is consolidated. The thickness range is between 1.00 – 2.15 m and average seam thickness is about 1.47 m.
Production Persist even with the high operating costs in the latter years of operation largely due to the operators failing to complete a 30km road to connect the mine to the main highway, increasing reliance on diesel generated power because of poor maintenance of the 1MW hydroelectric facility and high pumping costs due to the failure to complete a bottom access to the mine.
To construct, operate and close the proposed mine site in Kogi, Onsien Limited secured series of permits and approvals from the Community and Ministry Of Mines and Steel, several departments within the State and the federal government. The permits are for the protection of the environment and the community to ensure the work associated with the mine complies with the highly regulated standards required by the governmental agencies.
Coal mining poses several inherent, operational and occupational
hazards and associated risks to the work persons. Hence, safety
is always an utmost priority for Coal Companies and is one of the
main ingredients of their mission statements. Coal companies
have adopted a well-defined safety policy, which is the core of
all safety initiatives.
Dumpers fitted with Proximity Warning Devices, Rear view mirrors and camera, Audio-Visual Alarm (AVA), Automatic Fire
Detection & Suppression System (AFDSS) etc. rgonomically designed seats & AC Cabins for operators’ comfort.