*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development *
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has reaffirmed the federal government's determination to reposition Nigeria’s mining sector as a robust revenue source for the country.
Addressing participants of...
The Lagos State Safety Commission has urged Sand Miners and Dredgers in the State to be mindful of the importance of their lives while at dredging locations and mining sites in all nooks and crannies of the state.
The...
*Photo:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake (Right) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Shaeed Al-Shamsi during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development office in Abuja, on Oct. 29, 2024*
The...
The Senate ad hoc committee investigating alleged corruption and inefficiency at Ajaokuta Steel Company and at the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) has uncovered illegal mining activities at the NIOMCO in Itakpe, Kogi State.Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi...
Five people have been arrested in Nasarawa State by Mining Marshals (MM)for illegal mining.
The three Chinese and two Nigerians nationals were arrested on Monday for illegal mining of Fluorite, Zinc, Lead and Tin.
They have reportedly been operating...
*Photo: Governor Ademola Adeleke*
Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended progress so far recorded in the state's dispute with Thor's Explorations Limited, affirming that mediation so far have confirmed the reality of most demands by the state government.
Responding after receiving preliminary...
The Miners Association of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter, has praised the state Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, who also doubles as the Chairman of the State Mineral Resources And Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO), on...
*Photo L-R: Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of MIREMCO , Lawal Umar Mayere and Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of EFCC, Dr Benedict Ubi*
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has assured...
Gold topped $2,700 an ounce for the first time as concerns over escalating conflicts in the Middle East and a tight US election race prompt investors to flock to safety.Bullion climbed as much as 1% to $2,720.17 an ounce,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a 2-day working visit aimed at boosting trade and bilateral relations between both nations.The Vice President is accompanied by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang; the Minister of Foreign...
