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April 17
Nigeria: FG Suspends Mining Activities Within Obafemi Awolowo University, Environs
Mr Bamire, a professor, expressed gratitude to the minister for the audience, highlighting the capacity of the university to play an active role in exploration, research, and other… Read more »
April 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Recommends Mining Model to Miners
Mr Alake, in his response, pledged the support of the Federal Government for SROL, particularly because it promotes local content and positively impacts the host community with… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Minister Directs New Marshals to Smoke Out Illegal Miners
The newly activated Mining Marshal Corp, which currently has 2,220 personnel, is an inter-agency security outfit established to secure the mining environment. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Shuts Down Illegal Mining Factory
According to the governor, the illegal facility, located at Idi-Ayunre, was visited following a tip-off that it was being used to process illegally mined minerals. Read more »
February 09
Africa: Why American, European Companies Need to Invest in Africa's Mining Sector - Interview - with Tom Sheehy
US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, sheds light on mining challenges and opportunities in Africa. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Community Guidelines - Nigerian Govt to Revoke Mining Licences
"Any company that fails to sign their community development agreement stands the risk of having its licences revoked," Mr Alake said. Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Mining Sector - Govt, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages
Mr Alake restated the resolve of the government to sanitise the mining environment, ensure it contributes substantially to the nation's revenue, and ultimately make the sector… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Red Gold Project - Battle for Soul of Depleting Nigerian Forest Reserve (I)
"I have lost a lot on that farm. Feeding my two wives and seven children has become difficult. ... Now I'm a labourer working for my colleagues." Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Pledge Collaboration On Mining Sector Development
In his remarks, Mr Alake harped on the need to forge partnerships, emphasising that global energy transition is contingent on critical minerals, which he stated exist in abundance… Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Revoke More Mining Licences
Mr Alake disclosed this in his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Woos Foreign Mining Investors With Lower Production Costs
The minister quoted recent reports by audit firm KPMG which reported that mining's contribution to Nigeria's GDP rose from 0.3 per cent to 0.85 per cent last year, indicating 0.63… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Revokes 1,633 Mining Licences
"In line with the powers conferred on me by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, Section 5 (a), I have approved the revocation of the 1,633 titles," the minister said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti to Contribute Immensely to Mining Sector Development - Alake
Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti State emphasised the imperative of collaborating with the federal government on mining sector reforms for the economic development of federating units. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: State Govts Have No Power to Ban Mining Activities - Minister
The minister disclosed this at the 8th edition of the annual Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Farmers Helpless As Sand Mining Destroys Farmlands
The activities of sand miners in Kano have been a source of concern for farmers and environmentalists in the affected areas. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent's Mineral Resources
The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly
Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Rush for Solid Minerals Turns Farmers Into Sacrificial Lambs in Nasarawa
Chinese companies are at the forefront of mining activities in Nasarawa State that are taking land away from local farmers. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: How Seplat Drilling Rig Collapsed - NUPRC
The commission explained that the rig completed the drilling of Gbetiokun-11 for NEPL and was demobilised on Wednesday, 9 August. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 13 Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining Activities
The Chinese nationals, comprising a female and 12 males, were arrested for illegal mining on 12 July at the Government Reserved Area, G.R.A Ilorin, Kwara State. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Nigeria: Taraba Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Illegal Mining
The governor said the order would help curb insecurity. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: 5G - NCC Wants Control Over Mining, Usage of Data
According to him, as we embrace the transformative potential of 5G, we must also prioritise safety concerns. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Three Chinese Citizens Over Alleged Illegal Mining
The Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty to the three charges, including conspiracy and illegal mining offences. Read more »
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