The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, a flagship gathering for the mining industry in the region, have announced the dates for this year's edition in Abuja.
This leading conference and expo will take place from 13-15 October 2025 at the...
Rio Tinto has finalised its $US6.7 billion ($10.5 billion) acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, positioning the company as a leading lithium supplier.
Following approval from the Royal Court of Jersey, Rio Tinto is now the parent company of Arcadium, which...
Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Sylvanus Dongtoe, has appealed to citizens to support the government suspension of mining activities in the state until the subsector is repositioned for coordinated operations.
He said the indiscriminate mining in...
The US is exploring a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to access its natural resources in exchange for American security assistance, the Financial Times has reported.Violence escalated in the resource-rich country’s eastern provinces in January, with...
President of Women in Mining Nigeria, Dr Janet Adeyemi has been appointed to serve as a member of the International Geophysics and Geoparks Group, which is an organ of UNESCO.The appointment was contained in a letter sent to her...
By Rabi MomohThe Federal Government would ensure that women would be part of the key decision making process in the ongoing transformation of the Solid Minerals sector.
The assurance was recently given by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr....
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Mining, a cornerstone of many economies, holds immense potential for growth, providing raw materials for industries, infrastructure, and energy. However, the environmental consequences of mining can be severe, with...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has obtained the Federal Executive Council’s approval to procure and install satellite equipment and gadgets in strategic places across the country.
The Minister, Dr. Dele...
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractKaolin is a vital industrial mineral with various applications. Nigeria is endowed with considerable kaolin deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write up provides an overview of the occurences, mining methods,...
*Photo L-R: French Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Marc Fonbaustier,during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
French Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Marc Fonbaustier has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remain Nigeria’s formidable ally...
