Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegally mined solid minerals.
They were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of...
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has reinforced its commitment to women’s empowerment by hosting beneficiaries of its Segilola Women’s Initiative Programme (SWIP) and Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP) in Osun State.
In collaboration with...
Gold prices reached a record high on Thursday as investors spooked by mounting concerns over a global trade war seek safe-haven assets. The latest rally comes amid on-off tariff announcements by the US.Import taxes on steel and aluminum imposed...
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Chairman of a mining company, Gem Giant Limited, Babatope Agbeyo has disclosed that his company’s motivation stemmed from a sense of patriotism and a desire to drive growth and development in local communities.Agbeyo said this after his company signed...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comegAbstractBarite, a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄), is an essential industrial mineral with a wide range of applications, particularly in the oil and gas, paint, paper, and pharmaceutical industries. Nigeria is endowed with...
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced two Chinese, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan to prison for illegal mining of solid minerals in Kwara State.
The two were convicted along with their company, Crius Chemical...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital.
They were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura...
The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, a flagship gathering for the mining industry in the region, have announced the dates for this year's edition in Abuja.
This leading conference and expo will take place from 13-15 October 2025 at the...
Rio Tinto has finalised its $US6.7 billion ($10.5 billion) acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, positioning the company as a leading lithium supplier.
Following approval from the Royal Court of Jersey, Rio Tinto is now the parent company of Arcadium, which...
Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Sylvanus Dongtoe, has appealed to citizens to support the government suspension of mining activities in the state until the subsector is repositioned for coordinated operations.
He said the indiscriminate mining in...
