By Cameron Henderson The US is scrambling to get hold of the rare earth metals needed to make weapons after China slashed its supply to American defence firms. Prices of some rare earths have increased more than 60-fold after Beijing restricted...
By Adesuwa Dan-Princewill (Mrs) Welcome, esteemed readers, to the very first article of 'The Miners Legal Column'! Our commitment here is to engage in and facilitate interactive conversations on topics related to mining and the law. The idea is...
A Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo has dismissed a suit seeking a 500 million naira damages against Rockbridge Construction Limited over its alleged hazardous quarrying activities in a community in Benue State. Justice G.A. Omale, in a...
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd., has taken bold steps toward community development and youth empowerment in Osun State by recognising winners of its 2025 University...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). Nigeria's mining sector, rich in untapped mineral resources, holds immense potential to diversify the nation's economy beyond oil. However, a significant skills gap hampers the industry's growth and sustainability....
The Mining Marshals has announced a shutdown of a lithium mining operation in Libata, Kebbi State, for alleged violations of mining law and for defrauding government of an estimated ₦1.43 trillion.John Onoja, Assistant Commandant of Corps and Commander of...
*Photo: CEO of CJID, Dapo Olorunyomi OON* History was made on  Thursday, 31st July 2025 as the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) launched Nigeria’s first ever subnational Openness Index on Press Freedom. Supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in...
*Photo: Governor Abdullahi A. Sule(right) during the visit on Wednesday* The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025, visited Diamond New Energy Lithium Processing Plant in Endo community of Nasarawa Local Government Area. Governor Sule...
The stranded Nigerians in Central Africa Republic CAR have finally arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui. It will be recalled that through a viral video, some Nigerian miners called for help and there was immediate intervention and swift...
*Photo : Malam Adamu Ibrahim Dabo, Director Public Enlightenment,  Kano State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources(left) during an assessment tour at a mining site located in Zainabi village, Doguwa Local Government Area of the state* In its continuous...