The Obajana Plant of Dangote Cement PLC today signed its first Community Development Agreement (CDA) with Jakura Community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The signing ceremony, held at the Obajana Plant, was graced by traditional rulers, community...
Pix: Officials of Vuka Group and PwC with leadership of the Nigerian Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and National Executives of MAN
The upcoming Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo will feature exciting new forums to engage mining houses, sector...
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has described the verdict that sentenced Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years in jail as a major victory in the war...
By Shakirudeen Bankole The presence of an open market for the sale of illegally procured coal in Kogi State is, well, an open secret to anyone familiar with the trade. Every day of the week, dealers, truckers and sellers are...
The Nigerian House of Representatives at the weekend held a public hearing on 12 bills aimed at repositioning the Mining sector.The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, brought stakeholders in the sector together to make...
While the mining industry is making significant gains, there are still challenges that need careful attention, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, has noted.
While speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday,...
An Abuja-based Federal High Court has convicted and sentenced Mahmud Usman, one of the commanders of Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organisation to 15 years in prison.After the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned him in court, Usman pleaded guilty...
A top executive who represented Canadian mining giant Barrick in tense negotiations with Mali has defected to become an adviser to the West African nation’s leader, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a Mines Ministry official.
Hilaire Diarra, formerly general manager of...
The leadership of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and that of the EFCC have pledged to strengthen collaboration to combat economic crimes in miningThe two agencies would do this by promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in Nigeria’s mining...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his outstanding...
