By Martha AgasIn 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits.Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued.In the second half of the year,...
Trimmadix Geomin Consult Nigeria has expressed disappointment over disruption of its operations and harassment of its staff at its mining site at Amba Kure in the Kokona local government area of Nasarawa State by agents of the state government.The...
Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium has commenced operations at the Goulamina lithium mine in Mali, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. The mineral is essential for electric vehicle batteries and electronics.
Production at the site, located in the Bougouni...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng.
Mining policies serve as frameworks to manage natural resources, stimulate economic development, and ensure sustainability. Comparing Nigeria’s mining policies with Australia’s Geoscience Strategy 2028 reveals significant differences in approach, implementation, and outcomes. This...
De Beers Group has amassed its largest diamond stockpile since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting ongoing challenges in the luxury gemstone market, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing the company’s press office.The company, which dominates the $80 billion...
By Shakirudeen Bankole
An association of Nigerian females in mining and associated business, the Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has recommended the economic liberalisation model as a way to transform the abundant mineral resources in the country into economic prosperity...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh, MNSME, R- Comeg
IntroductionMinerals are naturally occurring inorganic crystalline substances with definite chemical compositions which can be represented by a formular.Carbonate minerals are a significant class of materials that play an important role in various industries...
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state.
Making the announcement during a press briefing at...
Saudi Arabia, whose economy is based around its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, has found another source to diversify its oil-rich economy as the kingdom announced the discovery of huge lithium reserves in its oil fields near...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has praised Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) for sanitising mining sector.Alake spoke at COMEG 14th induction of 143 members and 20 corporate members in Abuja.The minister hailed the...
