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Africa rejects new scramble for minerals, seeks fair partnerships – Ghanaian president
Africa will not accept another era of colonial-style resource extraction as global demand for critical minerals grows, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has told the UN General Assembly (UNGA), calling for structural reforms to address historical injustices.The remarks come as the US and EU pursue deals with African governments to secure minerals such as copper, cobalt, and lithium for...
Nigeria, US Sign Pact to Deepen Investment in Mining Sector
*L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake and the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. Nigeria and the United States have signed an agreement to deepen American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and accelerate the development of the country’s mineral resources, estimated by the Federal Government at about $700 billion. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 23rd September,...
Nasarawa Threatens Matrix Mining Company With Shutdown Over Alleged Water Pollution
The Nasarawa State Government has threatened to shut down Matrix Mining Company over alleged unsafe mining practices and the discharge of contaminated processing water into community water sources in Wamba Local Government Area. The state government said the action was part of efforts to curb illegal mining, protect the environment and prevent the involvement of minors in mining activities across...
Enugu mining community mourns death of Pa Okoro at 84
The government and people of Enugu State, alongside the Nigerian mining and business community, are mourning the transition of Pa Gabriel Ogbonnaya Okoro, who passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Pa Okoro was the father of Jude Okoro, Executive Assistant to the Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor on Mining and the Managing Director of TerraXin Mining...
Alake advocates Mine Emergency and Community Recovery Fund
....Determined to mitigate human and material losses due to mine collapses in Africa From left front row: Chadian Minister, Madame Fatima Acyl, Tanzanian Minister Anthony Mavunde, CEO, African Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu, Solid Minerals Development Minister and AMSG chairman,Dele Alake, Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kenyan Minister Ali Joho, Governors Simi Fubara,(Rivers), Abdullahi Sule,( Nasarawa) and Babagana Zulum at the...
Independent Investigative Committee on Niger Miners deaths inaugurated
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has inaugurated a ten-member Independent Investigative Committee, constituted on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 people in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Niger State, and to recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. Speaking at the inauguration held in Abuja on Tuesday,...
Miners Association President Ayanleke promises era of growth as Makinde installs him Onibise of Komu
At a ceremony witnessed by tens of traditional rulers, community and business leaders from within and outside Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke-Elegbede) was presented with the staff of office as the new Onibise on Friday, September 21, 2026. Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to the...
WIMIN Demands Justice, Reforms Over Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody
Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has condemned the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, demanding an independent judicial inquiry, accountability and urgent reforms of detention facilities and artisanal mining operations. The organisation, in a statement issued by its Media and Communications Directorate, described the incident...
UNGA 2026: Governor Sule set to woo investors to Nasarawa solid minerals sector
*L-R: Governor Abdullahi A. Sule and VP Kashim Shettima in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule has reiterated his commitment to seeking opportunities to open the state to global investments, particularly in solid minerals and other areas of mutual economic interest. Governor Sule spoke to journalists in New York, USA after an...
Tinubu Rallies Aggressive Alliance To Guard Africa’s Mineral Wealth
President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the historical exploitation of Africa's critical mineral resources, urging African nations to unite and halt the export of raw materials. Accordingly, he demanded an aggressive alliance among African countries to ensure the continent transitions from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a hub for local processing, manufacturing,...
