*Photo: Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State * The Nasarawa State Government has commended a mining company, Hasetins Commodities Limited (HCL) for initiating projects that benefit the communities where it operates. The Governor, Abdullahi Sule gave the commendation during the flag...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake (left) during his condolence visit to victims of the mine collapse in Niger State* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to enforcing insurance policy for mine workers...
Tongyi Group allegedly violated Nigeria’s Money Laundering Protection and Prohibition Act 2022 as well as the Terrorism Protection and Prohibition Act 2022 all of which are under the AML/CFT regime by refusing to sign SCUML’s checklist and to send...
"The Minister is actively monitoring the situation at the mining site operated by African Minerals and Logistics Ltd." The Federal Government has mobilised first responders to the scene of a collapsed mining site in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area...
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested seven suspects for offences bordering on illegal mining activities, and two others for offering N1.2million bribe to compromise the operatives of the Commission. The...
By Segun Tomori The mining sector recently got a boost with the unveiling of the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMRDSS) by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. Designed as a comprehensive software that serves as a...
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 arraigned two persons for offences bordering on possession of solid minerals without lawful authority. They are Nura Lawal and Tunde Jimoh.The defendants were...
"Nigeria's low investment in solid minerals exploration is an international embarrassment and this administration is determined to reverse the stigma." *Photo: Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development.* The offensive article, Tinubu's Minister submits N200 billion...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake met 32 governors on Wednesday and forged a consensus to form a joint committee to resolve mining issues between both parties. The meeting,...
In a significant blow to illegal mining operations, the Federal Government has impounded 10 trucks and charged suspects to court for illegal possession and movement of minerals. This crackdown is part of the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals' 7-point...