The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High...
By Engr Toks Aregbesola
IntroductionLife Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis is a crucial management tool for evaluating the total cost associated with owning, operating, and disposing of an asset over its entire lifespan. For miners in Nigeria, understanding and managing...
The Nasarawa State Government has announced a partnership with security agencies in the state to ensure that illegal miners across its 13 local government areas stop their activities or get arrested and made to face the law.The state Commissioner...
Canadian company, Barrick Mining has appealed to the World Bank’s arbitration tribunal to settle a legal dispute with Mali. The company is at risk of otherwise losing control of its gold operations in the West African country, Reuters reported...
*Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani
The Kaduna State Government is working to formalise the grouping of over 10,000 artisans miners into clusters because of their capacity to contribute to the economy and the export market.
Managing Director of Kaduna Mining Development...
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals have condemned what they said is growing disregard for Nigerian mining and environmental laws by mining companies, especially by firms linked to Chinese nationals.
Chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Gaza,...
*Onoja (right) with a local leader after a mine recovery operation
By Kelechi Ogunleye
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered 460 illegal mining sites and arrested 387 suspects in 14 months.
The NSCDC Mining Marshals, Commander, Attah Onoja,...
By Tokunbo Aregbesola
Nigeria, a land of immense geological diversity, holds a treasure trove of mineral resources. From the tantalizing allure of gold and tantalite to the industrial backbone of coal and limestone, the nation's mining sector possesses the potential...
L-R: Engr Obadiah Nkom of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office and Mr Attah Onoja of the Mining Marshals
Illegal mining operators across the country face prosecution and imprisonment by a court of law if they did not desist, the...
The Special Mining Marshals of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have dismantled a major illegal mining ring operating in the Odagbo-Okaba district of Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State.The operation, led by the Corps Commandant, John...
