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Niger State Assembly Passes Mineral Resources Bill Into Law
*Photo: Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Barr. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji* The Niger State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill to provide for the administration of mineral resource-related activities, check insecurity, promote environmental protection and host community development, and establish the Niger State Mineral Resources Holding Company for State participation in mineral development and related matters, 2026. The...
At least 14 illegal miners killed in South Africa dump site collapse, others trapped
At least 14 suspected illegal miners have been killed and eight others injured after the walls of an excavation collapsed at a dumping site in South Africa’s North West province, the authorities have said. The suspected ‘zama zamas’ – a local term for illegal miners – were digging for platinum-group metals at Nkaneng, near the mining city of Rustenburg, when...
NEITI Announces Arrival Of Global EITI Validation Assessors In Nigeria
*The EITI Validation Assessors in an engagement meeting with the Independent Auditors of the NEITI Solid Minerals Industry Report, Haruna Yahaya & Co., at the NEITI House, Abuja* The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has announced the arrival in Nigeria,of the Global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Validation Assessors as part of the ongoing 2026 EITI Validation Exercise. The EITI...
Kogi Assembly demands urgent intervention after Ankpa mining disaster
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for urgent intervention to assist victims of the recent mining disaster in Alufele, Enjema District of Ankpa Local Government Area, while demanding stronger safety regulations to prevent a recurrence. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Ankpa II State Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Abbas, during Tuesday’s...
Guinea’s Nimba Mining seeks buyers for its fast-growing Bauxite output
By Aurel Sèdjro HouenouGuinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company sets up a commercial strategy to secure buyers for its rapidly rising bauxite production, with output targeted at 10 million tons this year and 12 million tons of annual capacity from 2027.The company plans to hold monthly tenders open to international trading companies, Reuters reported, citing Chief Executive Patrice L’Huillier. The...
Two NSCDC operatives who opened fire on suspected illegal miners without clearance sacked, 77 others also sanctioned
*Commandant General of NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi* The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has disciplined 79 personnel for professional misconduct. Among the personnel sanctioned are two operatives who opened fire on suspected illegal miners without clearance. Commandant General Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi disclosed thedisciplinary actions, stressing the Corps' zero-tolerance stance on institutional compromise. Disciplinary proceedings against 75 officers — ranging from...
VUKA Group Condemns Xenophobia, Reaffirms Commitment to a United Africa
VUKA Group has issued a strong statement reaffirming its commitment to a united Africa and condemning xenophobia, Afrophobia, violence, intimidation and discrimination in all their forms. The company, whose purpose is “to connect Africa with the world’s best, to influence sustainable progress,” said Africa’s greatest opportunity lies in connection, collaboration and trust rather than division, isolation or mutual suspicion. “These actions...
Abuja Earth Tremor: Alake calls for calm, directs agency to report updates
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake * Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around Abuja, the Federal Capital to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies. Urging residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine...
Kano agency probes suspected illegal mining at Tassa
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched an investigation into alleged illegal mining activities at the Tassa sand mining sites in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. The problem followed the publication of an investigative report on widespread environmental degradation, loss of livelihoods and regulatory lapses in the community. The commission said the investigation followed allegations of illegal...
FG to leverage technology to combat illegal mining – Esther Udo
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining by deploying technology-driven monitoring systems and strengthening enforcement through the Mining Marshals, the Director of the Integrated Processing and Marketing Department (IPMD) of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Esther Udo, has said. Speaking during a panel session at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, Udo said...
