September 26
Africa: Why Africa Is Underdevelop - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world's mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of… Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: $1bn New Iron Ore to Steel Project in Kogi, Breakthrough for FG's Value Addition Policy - Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, weekend, hailed the $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State as a breakthrough for… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: FG Increases Mining Rates, Decries Non-Remittance
The Federal Government has increased the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Deploy Security Agents to Mining Communities in Nigeria - Senate to Govt
The Senate has asked the federal government to as a matter of urgency, deploy security agencies to mining communities across the country as part of moves to maintain vigilance… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Niger Mining Collapse - 14 Miners Still Trapped - 6 Rescued So Far
More facts on what led to the collapse and death of some miners at a mining site in Niger State have emerged. Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Niger Mining Site - We've Mobilized Our Officers, 7 Victims Rescued - Alake
FOLLOWING a crashed mining site in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, disclosed that his… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: 50 Miners Feared Trapped At a Mining Site in Niger
Fifty miners have been reportedly feared trapped at a mining site in Niger state. The incident occurred after a torrential rainfall on Sunday in Galkogo community in Shiroro local… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Dead, Others Injured, Trapped in Niger Mining Site Collapse
A mining site has collapsed in Galkogo village of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger, killing one person and trapping more than 30 persons, the state Emergency Management… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Nasarawa Lithium Mining Is Repeating Niger Delta Oil Exploration Havoc - Environmental Activists
Environmental rights activists have, again, raised the alarm over what they described as the "lithium curse" looming in Nigeria, reminiscent of the "oil curse" that has damaged the… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Stay Away From Day-to-Day Management, Tinubu Charges Neiti Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday inaugurated the 6th National Stakeholders Working Group, NSWG, of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, with a… Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: 'It's Economic Diversification', Nans Lauds Ongoing Mining Sector Reforms
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the ongoing reforms in Nigeria's mining sector and commends the Ministry for their efforts in diversifying the… Read more »
February 29
West Africa: Nigeria Imports $4bn Worth of Steel Annually - Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, says Nigeria currently imports steel worth four billion dollars annually. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 'Illegal Miners' Explosives Caused Ibadan Blast'
Following the explosion that rocked major parts of Ibadan, on Tuesday, one of the survivors, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, who lives close to the epicentre, said it was foreigners, who… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Top Nigerians Involved in Illegal Mining Funding Banditry, Terrorism - Minister
The Minister of Solid Mineral, Mr Dele Alake, has alleged that powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining were responsible for other criminal activities and involved in… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: Foreign Illegal Miners to Blame for Banditry in Nigeria - Dele Alake
inister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake said foreign illegal miners are to blame for the spate of banditry in Nigeria. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Taskforce Vows Clampdown on Illegal Miners
The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has vowed to apprehend individuals, groups or organisations involved in illegal solid mineral mining in the state. Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: Barite Processing Plant in C'river Game Changer for Mining, Oil Sectors - Adegbite
...to create 20,000 jobs along barite mining value chain Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: China Denies Funding Terrorists to Access Nigerian Mineral Reserves
The Chinese government has denied funding terrorist groups in parts of Nigeria to secure access to mineral reserves. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Adeleke Vows to Recover Monies Owed By Mining Operators
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Monday said his administration would recover all monies owed by mining/gold companies operating in state fields. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Nigeria: Plateau - Women in Mining Take Steps to Bridge Gender Gap in Sector
Mining is an important sector which supports the economy of any country that embraces it. It encourages entrepreneurship, improves employment opportunities and boosts the Gross… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Nigeria: 2022 Mining Week - Buhari Expresses Satisfaction Over Inflow of Investors Into Mining Sector
As diversification of the economy remains paramount, President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, expressed satisfaction over inflow of investors into the mining sector since 2015. Read more »