The Edo State Ministry of Mining, in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has shut down two illegal mining sites in the state.
According to a press statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Edo...
From Blessing Luka, Yola
A two- day summit and exhibition with focus on solid minerals and agriculture has ended in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The Northeast 2025 African Mineral Summit and Exhibition, started on February 25, 2025, at the...
*Photo : Governor Abdullahi A. Sule (right) on arrival at the plant*
Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule has paid an inspection visit to Ganfeng Lithium Industry refining plant in Shagamu, Ogun State.
Governor Sule was at the plant to...
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that 44 of Ghana’s forest reserves are under attack by armed gangs engaged in illegal mining activities widely known as galamsey.
Buah said nine of theseforest reserves have...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).
Nigeria's mining sector stands at a transformative juncture, where the integration of technology and innovation can pave the way for sustainable and efficient operations.
By embracing advanced methodologies, Nigeria can...
Photo: NASENI Research Director, Engr. Samuel Olugbenga O. Olusunle, FNMGS, (right) receiving the Conferment Award plaque and Certificate from Prof. Akinade Sadrach Olatunji, the President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society(NMGS)(left)
A research director of the National Agency for...
By Martha Agas
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has been conferred with an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) for his efforts in advancing Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
The award was presented to...
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has said the mining industry is currently experiencing a global paradigm shift driven by the adoption of digital technologies.
He stated this...
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,...
By Martha Agas
Illegal mining, a global cankerworm, is eating deep into Nigeria’s mineral wealth; it costs the nation billions of naira loss yearly.
Nigeria is endowed with natural resources ranging from industrial metals to various precious stones.
It has 44 types...
