*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...
The crisis between BUA Cement Plc and its host community in Imiokpe, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has escalated, as the community accused the cement giant of exploitation, manipulation, and disregard for mining laws.In several...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Alake, will take part in a one-on-one session at the African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference scheduled for October 1 to 3 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The theme of the conference...
