The Federal Government at the weekend deployed Federal Mines Officers to lead rescue operations at the site of a collapsed mine pit in Kadauri Village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele...
*Scene of a typical illegal mine site
No fewer than 13 bodies have been recovered, while many others are still trapped following the collapse of a mining site in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
One Sani Hassan, who...
*Photo R-L:Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang Zhang (Esther) and Governor Dapo Abiodun*
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for industries, following a high-level visit from the Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang...
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. has raised concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities along its gas pipeline network, warning of grave safety and environmental risks.
Country Head of External Relations (Nigeria), Mr Temitope Sodeinde, issued the warning during...
*Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State*
Edo State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce spanning 98 countries across Europe and Africa.
The agreement...
The University of Jos is playing host to a two-day capacity-building workshop for miners in Plateau State organised by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund and the University of Jos. It has the theme of, "Safety, Sustainability, and Community Development...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors, emphasizing the need for partnerships to fully maximize the country’s multi-billion, multi-faceted investment prospects.
VP Shettima stated this at the Roundtable hosted by the Business Council...
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reformation of the international financial framework that oversees Africa’s mineral wealth.
The President, who is being represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the ongoing UNGA, said it was high time for...
By Kenza Bryan/FT
A newly ratified treaty to protect life at sea is expected to catalyse opposition to deep-sea mining ahead of a UN climate summit in New York.
The High Seas treaty will become international law in January after it...
Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, MCO following their revocation by the Federal Government.
These include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases,...
