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Sudanese govt introduces measures to regulate traditional mining, curb smuggling
*Sudanese men pan for gold at the village of al-Abidiya Sudanese authorities on Saturday unveiled a package of measures to regulate the traditional mining sector, combat gold and drug smuggling, and address the negative impacts of unregulated mining. Several Sudanese states are experiencing an increase in traditional mining activities that use chemicals harmful to human health and the environment, most notably...
FG launches eight gun trucks to fight illegal mining, unveils two-year milestone compendium
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (middle) during the commissioning* In a major move to enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, the Federal Government has procured and launched eight operational gun trucks to intensify the crackdown on illegal mining across the country. Speaking at the symbolic commissioning ceremony and...
Mining Marshals commander faults police report on officer’s death, says foreign interests behind attacks on Corps
The Commander of the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), John Onoja, has rejected a police report linking one of his officers to over ₦2 billion in suspicious transactions following the death of a mining marshal operative. Onoja also alleged that foreign nationals involved in illegal mining activities are behind what he described as sustained...
Ooni congratulates Adesina on new appointment as Chairman of Botswana/De Beers Group Diamond Development Fund
*Photo L-R: Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and Dr Akinwumi Adesina* The Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina, former President of the African Development Bank and Nigeria's former Minister of Agriculture, on his appointment as Chairman of the Botswana/De Beers Group Diamond Development Fund. The Ooni described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Dr....
Police arrests 3 mining marshals over colleague’s death, says N2b found in suspect’s account
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of three officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)'s Mining Marshals unit over the death of a senior colleague of the unit during an operation. Messrs Simeon Yakubu Anyebe, Ibrahim Ayefu and ASC Iwodi Obochi were arrested in connection with the death of a Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC)...
Adesina appointed chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund
*Photo: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and former Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Nigeria, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed as the inaugural Chairman of Botswana's newly established Diamonds for Development Fund. The appointment was jointly announced on Friday, May 29, 2026, by the Government of Botswana and the global diamond mining giant,...
Mining Marshals Drag 15 Chinese Nationals, 9 Nigerians to Court Over Alleged Illegal Lithium Mining in Nasarawa
The Mining Marshals have brought 24 suspects — 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians — before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia after their arrest on May 16, 2026, in Kokona Local Government Area, where they were reportedly caught mining lithium without the required...
Mining Marshals Commander petitions IGP Disu, accuses Police FID of plot to cripple operations of the Marshals
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, an enforcement unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Attah John Onoja, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, alleging a coordinated attempt by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) to undermine and discredit the elite anti-illegal mining unit.Onoja, in a 16-page petition dated May 27,...
Has diplomacy become mining’s latest critical resource?
By Engel Schmidl Three developments in the past week have highlighted a growing reality for Australian mining: success in critical minerals is increasingly being shaped not just by geology, project economics and engineering, but also by international relations and diplomacy. As Western nations seek to diversify critical minerals supply chains, Australian resource companies are finding themselves at the intersection of trade policy, national security and global industrial strategy. Recent developments...
NSCDC intercepts 36 tonnes of suspected illegally mined lithium in Kwara, arrests three
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspected illegal miners for allegedly transporting solid minerals believed to be lithium ore without valid documents. The suspects, identified as Musa Abdullahi, 45yrs, Aliyu Ibrahim, 20yrs and Ishaq Ibrahim, 51yrs, all from Keffi in Nasarawa State, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation by operatives...
