By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractIron ore is a vital mineral resource with significant economic importance. Nigeria is endowed with considerable iron ore deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write-up provides an overview of the occurrences,...
*Photo R-L: Squad Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, AC John O. Attah, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Nkom*
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have...
*Photo: NMCO Director-General, Engr. Simon Obadiah-Nkom*
The Senate has applauded the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) for achieving an impressive revenue milestone of ₦12.2 billion in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a significant leap in the agency’s contribution to...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development.Speaking on Monday while receiving...
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others injured.The explosion occurred on Sunday morning when miners had...
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired military generals of being behind illegal mining activities across Nigeria.
Oshiomhole, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the claim on Friday during the presentation...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria’s coal industry, once a beacon of economic promise, has languished in obscurity for decades. Despite its significant reserves, estimated at over 2 billion metric tons, the sector...
Members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has pledged to support the mining sector and commended the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadestre Office, Engr. Simon Obadiah Nkom for his prudent utilization of fund and consistency...
*Photo: Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (right) at a meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Engr Bandar Al-Khorayef, in Riyadh*
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to build the capacity of their geological agencies by...
At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army.
The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners, armed with among others things...
