By Shakirudeen Bankole
An association of Nigerian females in mining and associated business, the Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has recommended the economic liberalisation model as a way to transform the abundant mineral resources in the country into economic prosperity...
By Engr Fatai Jimoh, MNSME, R- Comeg
IntroductionMinerals are naturally occurring inorganic crystalline substances with definite chemical compositions which can be represented by a formular.Carbonate minerals are a significant class of materials that play an important role in various industries...
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state.
Making the announcement during a press briefing at...
Saudi Arabia, whose economy is based around its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, has found another source to diversify its oil-rich economy as the kingdom announced the discovery of huge lithium reserves in its oil fields near...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has praised Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) for sanitising mining sector.Alake spoke at COMEG 14th induction of 143 members and 20 corporate members in Abuja.The minister hailed the...
Troops of 6 Brigade, deployed at Garba Chede Checkpoint in Bali Local Government Area, have apprehended a group of illegal miners and seized precious stones being transported out of the area.
Acting on credible intelligence, the vigilant troops on 17...
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEngNigeria's mining sector, despite its historical significance, has left behind a trail of environmental degradation. The unchecked artisanal and commercial mining activities, especially in gold-rich areas like Zamfara and Osun states, have caused...
*Photo: Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources(1st right) and others watching a presentation by GEOSCAN, a German based company with headquarters in Berlin*
Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Alhaji...
Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says that its policy on all mining lease applicants submitting a detailed value addition plan will reduce dependence on raw mineral exports.
Speaking at a recent conference, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr....
Nigeria cannot develop if it does not take concrete steps to harness the potential of its mining sector, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Chidi Onyia, has maintained. The commissioner tasked stakeholders in the sector...
