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...
*Ayanleke
By Martha AgasThe Nigeria Mining Week aims to develop initiatives to support artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), promote investment, enhance safety and drive compliance with global best practices.
The National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele...
State-owned mining firm seeks exploration investors, promotes technology-driven mineral development and plans expansion into mineral processing
By Yunus Olawale
*KMDC Executive Director, Corporate,Usman Ibrahim Tabari.
Kaduna Mining Development Company has announced plans to accelerate mineral exploration, attract strategic investors and expand value...
