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*Photo: Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako* The Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources in Kano State has recorded notable achievements, according to Commissioner Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako. The commissioner expressed...
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* An earlier announced appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) has been cancelled. Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President,Information & Strategy, who...
The Federal Government has clarified that France is not taking over Nigeria ’s mining sector, solid minerals or security rights. Nigeria and France during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to France signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop...
Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) marked the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a groundbreaking e-walk on December 4th. This global campaign, held annually from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng, B(Hons)Eng Unilorin (Nig), M.Eng/Eng Mngt UniSA (Aus) & MBA AIB (Aus) *Photo:By Engr Alexander Elemo* Nigeria's mining sector boasts a rich history that dates back over a century, with its evolution significantly influencing the...
Japaul Gold Ventures has unveiled a N26.0 billion contract for sand mining at Gracefield Island, a strategic development at the end of Chevron Drive, Lekki, Lagos. Chairman of the company, Jegede Paul said that the deal, which was signed with...
China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded...
*Photo: Engr. Alexander Elemo* Engr. Alexander Elemo brings over 12 years of experience in Australian mines, making him a distinguished writer in the mining sector, offering unique insights into the sector's grey areas. His extensive experience and contributions make him a...
*Photo: Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako* The Kano State Government has asked holders of mining permits to present such for verification to enable the government build a database of legal operators...
By Segun TomoriThe maiden edition of the Investment Summit and Roadshow for Solid Minerals in Nigeria held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa, has come and gone, but the immense potential for transforming our mining sector is yet to be...

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