The US is exploring a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to access its natural resources in exchange for American security assistance, the Financial Times has reported.Violence escalated in the resource-rich country’s eastern provinces in January, with...
President of Women in Mining Nigeria, Dr Janet Adeyemi has been appointed to serve as a member of the International Geophysics and Geoparks Group, which is an organ of UNESCO.The appointment was contained in a letter sent to her...
By Rabi MomohThe Federal Government would ensure that women would be part of the key decision making process in the ongoing transformation of the Solid Minerals sector.
The assurance was recently given by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr....
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Mining, a cornerstone of many economies, holds immense potential for growth, providing raw materials for industries, infrastructure, and energy. However, the environmental consequences of mining can be severe, with...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has obtained the Federal Executive Council’s approval to procure and install satellite equipment and gadgets in strategic places across the country.
The Minister, Dr. Dele...
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractKaolin is a vital industrial mineral with various applications. Nigeria is endowed with considerable kaolin deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write up provides an overview of the occurences, mining methods,...
*Photo L-R: French Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Marc Fonbaustier,during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
French Ambassador to Nigeria, HE Marc Fonbaustier has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remain Nigeria’s formidable ally...
The Solid Minerals, mining and quarrying sector contributed a total sum of N1.39tn to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product in 2024, according to the GDP report recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Thia represents a 21 per cent...
The Ghanaian government has successfully reclaimed Shelter Belt, the largest of nine forest reserves in the country that had fallen under the control of illegal miners for almost a decade.
Ghanaian based Citi Newsroom reported that the operation was...
By Our Reporter
Last week, Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule paid an inspection visit to Ganfeng Lithium Industry refining plant in Shagamu, Ogun State.
A statement from the Governor's office said the visit to the plant was to...
