From Shakirudeen Bankole/IbadanAt the Nigeria Gemstones and Jewelries Expo.and.Conference holding at the International Conference Center at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State,.the Federal Governememt has announced plans to further streamline licensing procedures and regulatory frameworks to help investors...
By Shakirudeen Bankole/ Ibadan Contrary to popular insinuations that lack of funding is the bane of the Nigerian Solid Mineral sector, experts in major financial Institutions have revealed that funding is actually available and in sufficient proportion.The revelation came...
The Nigeria Gemstone and Jewellery Expo today opens in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a focus on exploring opportunities for sustainable development and investment in the gemstone sector.The Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) President, Mr Adeniran Ajibade,...
*Photo R-L:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.Dele Alake in a warm handshake with President, Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, Mr.Michio Daito after the talks in Yokohama on the sideline of just-concluded 9th Tokyo International Conference for African...
*Engr Faruk Yabo announces the launch of the Nigeria Mining Week By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has today inauguratesd the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, with the theme Mining from Progress...
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (right), addressing participants at TICAD Business Expo & Conference in Japan* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has said the era of simply exporting raw solid minerals from...
National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Dele Ayanleke, has warned that corruption, poverty and weak governance is behind the menace of illegal mining in the country. This is even as revenue from the mining sector...
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has confirmed its partnership to host the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, in partnership with the Vuka Group, Miners Association of Nigeria and PwC Nigeria. The endorsement by the Ministry was contained...
*Photo:Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai* The Chinese government has cautioned its nationals living in Nigeria against engaging in illegal activities, including mining. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, gave the warning in an interview after he...
*Photo: Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA* The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) says it is pleased with a bill seeking to criminalise illegal mining. Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA said this  at an August 18 press briefing on the Mineral...