September 15
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining
According to the EFCC, the group allegedly operated at an illegal mining site where they were extracting ilmenite, a mineral composed of titanium-iron oxide. Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Communities, Compromised Officials Enable Illegal Lithium Mining
Nigeria is emerging as an important source of lithium as the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy technologies gains momentum. Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Condition for Mining License in Nigeria
President Tinubu says the directive will position Nigeria as critical metals leader. Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Why We'll Support Temporary Ban On Mining Activities in Nigeria - Military
The military said there is a connection between insecurity and illegal mining in the country. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: Illegal Mining - Nigerian Govt Arraigns Eight Chinese Nationals
The defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned date for the continuation of the trial. Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals
Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector
Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Inside Illegal Operations of Mining Firm Responsible for Ibadan Fatal Explosion
On the evening of 16 January, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to the state government, five lives and properties worth billions of Naira were lost to… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Collapsed Mine - Alake Condoles Victims, Vows to Enforce Miners Insurance
To enhance safety measures and relieve miners and their families in the event of accidents, Mr Alake declared that insurance policies for miners across the country will be… Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: 14 Still Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
The state's Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Garba Yahaya, listed the names of the 14 trapped miners. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Deploy Security Agencies in Mining Communities
Over 30 people died while seven others were rescued at a collapsed mining site in Galadima Kogo, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Monday. Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Rescue of Trapped Miners - Official
Those trapped include the site manager identified as Ibrahim Ishaku and dozens of mine workers. Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Miners Trapped As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger
Emergency management official says banditry was hampering rescue operations in the area of the accident. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes
EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Alake Seeks Senate Support for Exploration Funding
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Akpabio Laments State of Nigeria's Mining Sector
Mr Akpabio said foreign miners benefit more from the nation's solid minerals than Nigerians. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
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 »