October 03
Nigeria: Mining in Nasarawa Communities - Ticking Time Bomb, Residents Cry Out
Residents living in the mining axis in Abuni community, Awe local government area and Uke in Karu LGA, have raised the alarm over the growing environmental and health hazards posed… Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: FG Targets Deep Seabed Exploration, Mining for Economic Diversification
In a bid to harness the vast resources of the blue economy and drive economic growth, the federal government through the Ministry of marine & blue economy has set its sights on… Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: Federal Govt Conducts Clearance Operation On Illegal Mining Site in Kogi
Federal government has conducted a clearance operation at an illegal mining site in the Jaguna community of Yagba East local government area of Kogi State. Read more »
August 27
Nigeria: Death in Illegal Mines
Following reports of deaths in illegal mine sites and the alleged criminal involvement of foreign nationals, the federal government has alerted embassies in Nigeria to monitor the… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Enugu Coal Mining At 70 - Stakeholders Warn of Severe Environmental, Health Impacts
As Enugu marks 70 years since coal mining began in the region, stakeholders have raised serious concerns about the long-term environmental and health impacts of the mining… Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: 7 Die in Sokoto, Niger Over Food Poison, Mining Site
Seven people have died in Sokoto and Niger state following food poisoning and the collapse of the artisanal mining site. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Federal Govt Increases Royalties, Fees for Mining Operations
The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country's minerals and mining industry. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Nasarawa Communities Issue Ultimatum to Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Operation
The people of Amba and Agaza communities of Kokona local government area in Nasarawa State have issued an ultimatum to a mining company, Timadex Geomin Consult Limited for… Read more »
June 05
Niger: 7 Rescued From Collapsed Mining Pit in Niger
Seven persons have been pulled out alive from a collapsed mining site in Niger State after the federal government mobilised officials to the scene at Galadima Kogo village, in… Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Persons Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
Thirty people have been trapped in a collapsed mining pit in Galkogo village of Shiroro local government area of Niger State. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Reform Nigeria's Mining Sector
President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks at the counter-terrorism summit in Abuja served as a sobering wake-up call regarding the inextricable link between illegal mining operations… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Illicit Mining, External Funding Fueling Terrorism in Africa - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has sounded the alarm over the inextricable link between illegal mining operations and the financing of terrorist activities across Africa. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Special Forces to Protect Mining Sites
The federal government yesterday unveiled a special forces outfit, the Mines Marshals, to secure mineral sites and combat illegal mining in the country. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Oyo Shuts Illegal Mining Factories, Arrests 4 Operators
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has clamped down on a facility being used by suspected illegal miners to process and package lithium out of the state. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: UBA Takes Centre Stage At 2024 Ecowas Mining Forum in Cotonou
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the official sponsor of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) scheduled to take place at… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Bauchi Govt Bans Traditional Rulers From Issuing Mining Consent
The Bauchi State government has stopped traditional rulers from giving mining consent letters to prospective investors in their communities. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Warns State Govts Against Interference in Mining Activities
The minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, yesterday declared that state governors have no legal authority to ban or regulate mining activities in their states without… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: 4 Killed As Mining Site Collapses in Bauchi
At least four persons have died after a mining site collapsed on them in Yadagungume, a community in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: NASENI Seeks Ban On Solid Minerals Export
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has called for a national policy that will stop the export of Nigeria solid minerals overseas thereby… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Cislac Urges Youths to Pay Attention to Extractive Sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has appealed to the Youths to engage themselves in creating awareness on how to invest more in extractive industries. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Solid Minerals Sector Revoked 3,400 Operational Licences Belonging to Miners in One Year
Over 3,400 operational licences belonging to operators of the mining sector in Nigeria is reported to have been revoked by a federal government agency, called Nigeria Mining… Read more »