June 24
Nigeria: Govt Discovers Major Platinum, Gold, Nickel Deposits in Kaduna, Seeks Fresh Investments
ABUJA -- The Federal Government has announced major mineral exploration breakthroughs in Kaduna State, revealing the discovery of significant deposits of platinum, gold, nickel,… Read more »
June 06
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: NEITI Raises Alarm Over Illicit Financial Flows in Solid Minerals Sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has raised concerns over rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, warning that weak… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Value Addition, Innovation Key to Nigeria's Industrial Renaissance - DG, RMRDC
Director-General of Lthe Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has said Nigeria's industrial transformation depends on a decisive… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Alleged Illegal Mining - Court Adjourns Case Against Eight Foreigners for Adoption
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal… Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: Solid Minerals - FG Attracts Over $2.6bn FDI in 2 Yrs - Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed that the Tinubu-led administration has attracted over $2.6 billion in Foreign Direct Investment, FDI into the… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: FG Denies Siting Gold Refinery in Lagos
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining
...Ogun govt halts illegal mining in Ado-Odo Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Solid Minerals Records 337 Percent Revenue Rise to N70bn in 2025
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development recorded a 337 per cent increase in revenue, rising to over N70 billion in 2025 from N16 billion in 2023, under the leadership of… Read more »
September 29, 2025
Nigeria: Zamfara Mine Collapse - Govt Confirms 13 Dead, Denies 100 Casualties
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara… Read more »
September 26, 2025
Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Directs Security Agencies to Take Over Mining Sites in State
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has directed security agencies to take over the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative, PAGMI, site in Yauri Local Government… Read more »
September 15, 2025
Nigeria: Gov Alia Cautions Traditional Rulers Against Issuing Mining Permits Without Govt's Approval
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has warned traditional rulers in the state to desist from issuing mining permits in their domains without approval from government. Read more »
August 08, 2025
Nigeria: 13 Suspects Face Prosecution As Mining Marshals Shut Down Illegal Quarry in Abuja
As part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has shut down an illegal quarrying site in the Kuje Area Council of… Read more »
July 30, 2025
Nigeria: Blackmail Won't Stop Crackdown On Illegal Mining - Dele Alake Declares
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has declared that the Federal Government will not bow to blackmail or media attacks in its effort to curb illegal mining and insecurity… Read more »
July 07, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mineral Sentinel - Audi's Stance Between Order, Lawlessness in Mineral Frontier
Solid minerals may not glitter like oil, but in Nigeria's bid to diversify its revenue streams, they are rapidly becoming the country's most fiercely contested resource. Read more »
