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Value Addition Plan now mandatory for Mining Lease applicants – Ministry
Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says that its policy on all mining lease applicants submitting a detailed value addition plan will reduce dependence...
FG Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Impounds 10 Trucks and Charges...
In a significant blow to illegal mining operations, the Federal Government has impounded 10 trucks and charged suspects to court for illegal possession and...
ALAKE, GOVS TO FORM JOINT MINING COMMITTEE
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake met 32 governors on Wednesday and forged a consensus to form a joint committee to resolve...
PRESS RELEASE: ALAKE, GOVS TO FORM JOINT MINING COMMITTEE
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake met 32 governors on Wednesday and forged a consensus to form a joint committee to resolve...
Russian firm, Rosatom commences exploration of lithium in Edo, gets nod...
One of Europe’s largest nuclear energy companies, Rosatom, has commenced exploration of lithium in Edo and has gotten the state government’s approval to build...
The critical-minerals boom is here. Can Africa take advantage?
By Alexander Tripp
*Photo:Dr. Dele Alake, Nigerian's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, on March 21, 2024, during the inauguration of the Mines Marshals to secure...
FG charges mining professionals to groom younger cadres to sustain development...
Photo R-L: The Executive Governor, Plateau State, HE Caleb Mutfwang, representative of the HM, MSMD, Dr. Dele Alake and DG - MCO, Engr....
No more mining licence without plans for local value addition- Dele...
Photo L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and Chairman, House...
Alake Advocates Mineral Equity To Avoid Debt Trap
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the proven mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people. Speaking at a Ministerial Roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC recently, Alake deplored unwholesome pressure on African governments by loan marketers despite global concerns over the declining capacity of many countries to settle their debts.
Mining Sector: FG, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages
We Are Commited to Recovering Unpaid Royalties and Taxes - Alake.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Revenue...


















