The Nigerian Raw Materials Research and Development Council, (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have entered into collaboration to strengthen the country’s fight against illegal mining and enhance the value of its mineral...
Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris has sworn in Garba Hassan Warrah as Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining.
He also inaugurated the Kebbi State Mining Development Agency, with Abdullahi Buhari Warrah appointed as Managing Director.
Garba Warrah replaces Haliru Aliyu...
By Onuora Aninwobodo
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state would be used to generate 1,000mw of power, and would not be treated as a stranded asset without adequate compensation.
Mbah explained...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development *
Mining and quarrying companies licensed by the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office since last year are expected to conclude the Community Development Agreements with host communities on or before December 31,...
The capital market is a critical source of funding for sustainable mining in Nigeria.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday at the NASD–SMDF Webinar, which had over 200 participants in attendance.
The minister,...
The Obajana Plant of Dangote Cement PLC today signed its first Community Development Agreement (CDA) with Jakura Community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The signing ceremony, held at the Obajana Plant, was graced by traditional rulers, community...
Pix: Officials of Vuka Group and PwC with leadership of the Nigerian Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and National Executives of MAN
The upcoming Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo will feature exciting new forums to engage mining houses, sector...
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has described the verdict that sentenced Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years in jail as a major victory in the war...
By Shakirudeen Bankole The presence of an open market for the sale of illegally procured coal in Kogi State is, well, an open secret to anyone familiar with the trade. Every day of the week, dealers, truckers and sellers are...
The Nigerian House of Representatives at the weekend held a public hearing on 12 bills aimed at repositioning the Mining sector.The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, brought stakeholders in the sector together to make...
