September 04
Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 7 for Illegal Mining, Robbery in Ondo
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have apprehended seven individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining, theft, and armed… Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd Launches Utapate Crude Oil Grade
The NNPC Ltd has announced the introduction of Utapate crude oil blend, a new crude oil grade into the international crude oil market. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Jupiter Project to Debut Nigeria's First Tier-1 Lithium Mining
The Jupiter Lithium Project has received the nod to begin the mining of lithium in Kaduna State. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Niger Mining Pit Collapse - Over 30 Still Trapped, 3 Weeks After
4 mutilated bodies recovered in 2 days Operation done manually - Victims' families Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Nigeria's $5m From Gold, Mirror On Mining Sector Leakage
A proud minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, had the honour of presenting to President Bola Tinubu Nigeria's gold bars, produced through the efforts of our artisanal… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Niger Revokes French Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted… Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Flood Washes Away Woman, Daughter At Niger Mining Site
A woman and her daughter have been reported swept away by flood waters following a downpour on Saturday while mining gold behind the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Rescue of 30 Trapped Minners - Niger Govt
The Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu, has revealed that insecurity and difficult terrain are hindering rescue… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Govt Launches 'Mining Marshals' to Curb Illegal Mining
The federal government has launched "Mining Marshals" for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to checkmate illegal mining of solid minerals across the country. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Makinde Shuts Mining Facility, Arrests 4 Operators
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday shut down a facility being used by suspected illegal miners to process and package lithium out of the state. Read more »
February 20
West Africa: Elumelu to Address 2024 Ecowas Mining Forum in Cotonou
UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, would give the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024). Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Illegal Miners on the Prowl in North East Despite Ban
Illegal mining operations have continued to thrive in North East states despite the ban and strict regulations promised to be enforced by governors, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: FG Launches Revised Mining Guidelines for Community Development
The federal government has launched the revised mining guidelines for the production of the Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in the solid minerals sector. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Africa: Energy, Mining Account for $7.8bn Deals in Sub-Saharan Africa - Report
Energy, mining & utilities (EMU) sector saw the highest aggregate deal value in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2022, raking in $7.8 billion out of the $19.2 billion deals in the… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Revokes 3400 Mining Licences in One Year
The federal government has revoked over 3400 mining titles issued to potential miners between the middle of last year and now. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Kaduna's Solid Mineral Resources Untapped - Emir of Zazzau
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has said the variety of mineral resources in Kaduna State are untapped. Read more »
July 28, 2012
Nigeria: Zamfara Lead Poisoning - Digging Grave in Search of Gold
Despite the danger posed by lead poisoning to the people of Zamfara State, due to the activities of informal miners, stakeholders say both the federal and state governments are not… Read more »