By Martha Agas
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that the prevailing barrage of tariffs imposed by the United States may be a blessing in disguise for African countries.
Alake stated this during the Fireside Chat...
The acquisition of Newmont Corporation’s Akyem Gold Mine by Chinese firm Zijin Mining Group Co. for $1 billion has been finalized.
According to reports, the deal - executed through Zijin’s wholly-owned overseas subsidiary - closed on April 16 after all...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).
Nigeria, endowed with abundant mineral resources, has the potential to significantly bolster its economy through a robust mining sector.
However, to fully realize this potential, it is imperative to adopt...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development (Middle) and South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, H.E. Gwede Mantashe(right) during the signing of the agreement*
In a bid to solidify the partnership fostered through the Nigeria–South...
Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country’s mining sector.
It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive...
The Kogi State Government has announced it's plan to sanitize the solid minerals sector, following the acquisition of 15 mining licenses aimed at curbing illegal mining and creating structured opportunities for youth empowerment.
The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and...
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 to be...
*Itasa mining site
An Oyo State based mining firm, Architype Industries Ltd has called on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake to intervene in a simmering dispute between it and the host community of Itasa, Iwajowa LGA...
The European Union has expressed keen interest in expanding trade and investment of member countries to Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid...
*Photo: A mining site*
Two individuals have been confirmed dead after a mining pit collapsed in the Farin-Doki area of Shiroro local government area of Niger State.
Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed this on Monday...
