The Oyo State government, yesterday, suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government Area, Jacob Adefabi, over alleged illegal mining activities in the community.
The Special Assistant to the governor on Print Media, Mr Moses Alao, in a statement,...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh
AbstractCarbonate rocks occurring around Igara in Edo State, southwestern Nigeria, have long been referenced in local and regional geological literature as marble-like materials. However, discrepancies in their mineralogical composition, textural characteristics, and geochemical signatures raise...
A community advocacy group, The Ibile Justice Forum, has called on state and federal government to investigate what it said were illegal mining activities in several Ado Odo communities of Ogun State. In a statement issued on...
*Photo: Engr (Dr) Janet Adeyemi ,Women In Mining Nigeria*
The 2nd Board of Trustees of Women In Mining Nigeria (WIMN)has been inaugurated with an affirmation of commitment to continuity, sound governance, and the deliberate positioning of WIMN as a policy-relevant,...
By Amina Mohammed/VON
The Nasarawa State Government has urged citizens and stakeholders to promote youth engagement and economic empowerment through the sustainable development of the state’s mineral resources.
The call was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Magaji,...
Zambia has become the first African country to accept payment for mining taxes and royalties in China’s yuan. The Bank of Zambia confirmed that payments in renminbi began in October, marking a significant shift in how Africa’s second-largest copper...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has reiterated his commitment to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria's mineral resources in ways. that create real jobs, strengthen local communities, and...
Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) has congratulated Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State on his 55th birthday anniversary.
In the birthday message, KMDC saidGov Sani's "visionary leadership continues to inspire growth and transformation across Kaduna State."
"We deeply appreciate your unwavering...
*Photo L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake and Director General of Mining Cadastre Office, Engr Obadiah Simon Nkom*
Introduction
The mining sector, in 2025, was pivotal as Nigeria continues its push towards economic diversification away from oil...
With reference to a recent article published in The Miners online Newspaper of December 27, 2025, titled “APC Chieftain Seeks Inclusion of Mining in FG’s Tax Reform Outlook,” it is important to clarify certain issues and present a balanced...
