The miners

How fiscal reforms, intergovernmental cooperation and export-oriented policies can unlock the economic value of Nigeria’s mineral resources. Nigeria’s ambition to build a diversified, resilient and globally competitive economy cannot be realised without a mining industry that attracts long-term capital, creates...

By The Miners Magazine  Special Economic and Industry Analysis From mineral deposits to digital intelligence, from extraction to value addition, and from conference commitments to measurable economic growth, Nigeria’s mining future will depend on its ability to transform mineral wealth...

By Yunus OlawaleFresh off their commendable participation at the 2026 Nigeria Mining Week, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and private enterprises Titan Minerals and SciAps demonstrated the benefits of partnership preached during the mining week by jointly organizing...

*John Attah. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have firmly rejected claims linking them to a September 16, 2026, operation at the M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, in which many suspected illegal miners ...

**Jonathan Kure, Chairman of the Investigating Committee The deaths of tens of alleged illegal miners while in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Nigeria state is a tragedy that could have been avoided. The suspended Commandant of the Nigeria...

Nigeria and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation in the solid minerals sector, with emphasis on strengthening governance frameworks, building institutional capacity and attracting sustainable investment into Nigeria’s mining industry. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during...

*Samson Idowu, Director of the Solid Minerals Department at NEPC. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged stakeholders to prioritise value addition, skills development and strict adherence to international standards if the country is to significantly expand its solid...

By Martha Agas Experts in Nigeria’s gemstone industry have called for increased local processing, skills development and stronger market linkages to boost earnings, create jobs and maximise the sector’s economic potential. They made the call during a panel discussion titled...

*Prof Ige By Martha Agas Prof. Olusegun Ige, Director-General of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), has urged mining companies to disclose mineral discoveries to attract investment. Ige made the call on Tuesday at the 11th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja,...

*Menegbo By Martha AgasThe Country Manager, Segilola Resources Operating Ltd., Austin Menegbo, on Tuesday in Abuja called for a comprehensive approach to tackle the menace of illegal mining in Nigeria. Menegbo, in his remarks at the opening of the 11th Nigeria...