Members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has pledged to support the mining sector and commended the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadestre Office, Engr. Simon Obadiah Nkom for his prudent utilization of fund and consistency...
*Photo: Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (right) at a meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Engr Bandar Al-Khorayef, in Riyadh* Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to build the capacity of their geological agencies by...
At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army. The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners, armed with among others things...
The National Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, and the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, to appear before...
By Engr. Janet Febisola Adeyemi, Consultant at Far Consulting Nig. Ltd. and President of Women in Mining Nigeria The "Critical Minerals Age," often referred to as the "Lithium-Ion Age," is defined by the surging demand for essential minerals such as...
*Photo L-R Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, discussing with the French Interministerial Delegate on Strategic Minerals, Benjamin Gallezot at the Future Minerals Forum, Riyadh,  Saudi Arabia recently* Nigeria and France on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia drilled down...
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to fostering strategic global mining partnerships that drive economic growth, promote investment, and encourage innovation.The Minister of State Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite led the charge at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in...
Highlight successful strategies from leading wmining nations and their applicability in Nigeria.By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), &CPEng (Aus)The global mining industry has long been a cornerstone of economic development, withleading nations implementing best practices that ensure...
A firm – Owigs and Obigs Nigeria Limited – has sued Zenith Bank Plc for N20billion, accusing the bank of negligence, incompetence and engaging in fraudulent conduct, causing it (plaintiff) to lose a series of contracts for the supply...
A total of 66 illegal miners have been rescued on Tuesday during renewed operations at shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the death toll has risen to 51. She said since the rescue missions...