While the mining industry is making significant gains, there are still challenges that need careful attention, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, has noted.
While speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday,...
An Abuja-based Federal High Court has convicted and sentenced Mahmud Usman, one of the commanders of Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organisation to 15 years in prison.After the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned him in court, Usman pleaded guilty...
A top executive who represented Canadian mining giant Barrick in tense negotiations with Mali has defected to become an adviser to the West African nation’s leader, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a Mines Ministry official.
Hilaire Diarra, formerly general manager of...
The leadership of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and that of the EFCC have pledged to strengthen collaboration to combat economic crimes in miningThe two agencies would do this by promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in Nigeria’s mining...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his outstanding...
The crisis between BUA Cement Plc and its host community in Imiokpe, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has escalated, as the community accused the cement giant of exploitation, manipulation, and disregard for mining laws.In several...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, will take part in a one-on-one session at the African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference scheduled for October 1 to 3 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The theme of the conference...
Hasetins Commodities has announced the acquisition of two long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, to enhance its technology infrastructure in mining and resource development.
Hasetins' spokesperson, Sophie Hansen, stated this in a statement made available...
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Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd., operates Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, the Segilola Gold Mine in Osun State, which commenced commercial production in 2022. The mine produced 98,006 ounces of gold in its...
*Photo : The Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu Kachako (2nd left), during a study tour of Zirconex Metals and Mining Laboratory, in Abuja*
Kano State Government is dedicated to ensuring the establishment...
