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NIPR lauds SMDF Executive Secretary’s transformative leadership
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Fatima Shinkafi, for what it...
Children among 200 killed in DR Congo’s coltan mine collapse
More than 200 people have been killed, including dozens of children, in a major landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic...
Ondo declares war on illegal mining, promises development of gold deposits
*Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State
The Ondo State Government has announced an intensified crackdown on illegal mining activities, warning that violators will face stiff...
NESREA shuts down quarry following death of 10-year-old boy
On Friday, 27th February, 2026, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) received information on the death of a 10 year old...
FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3b Alumina deal
(L-R) Seated: Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi and Mr Franklin EdochieStanding: Mr Samaila Zubairu, Dr Dele Alake and Engr Farouk YaboAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC) and the...
Alake hosts Canadian High Commissioner, seeks partnership with Canada to deepen...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has underscored Nigeria’s readiness to leverage Canada’s advanced mining technology and expertise to strengthen ongoing reforms...
UK’s first commercial lithium plant opens, to also generate geothermal energy
Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) has started commercial scale production of zero-carbon lithium carbonate, the key raw material used in the production of rechargeable batteries,...
Zimbabwe sparks global Lithium market surge with ban on its export
Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, in a sweeping policy shift aimed at promoting local processing...
Wase mine disaster: NOA mourns victims, urges stricter safety measures at...
Following the tragic death of more than 35 miners at Kanpani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, the National Orientation Agency...
Plateau mine tragedy: Senate Committee calls for mandatory insurance, enhanced...
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By Maimuna KatukaFollowing the tragic loss of 37 miners at a site in Kampani, Zurak, within the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State,...
