Insecurity: Benue takes cue from FG, sets up mining marshals
Worried by the worsening insecurity situation, the Benue State government has set up Mining Marshals.
The primary duty of the mining marshals,drawn from mainly personnel...
Mining: OAU denies issuing leases, agreements
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State has denied claims of issuing mining licences for mining activities on the campus...
NANS calls for investigation into alleged illegal mining activities within OAU...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for investigations into the alleged illegal mining activities within the premises of Obafemi Awolowo University...
The positive impact of international mining: A story in need of...
By Ingrid Hibbard
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
It is true. It has never been more critical to own your story....
Russian firm, Rosatom commences exploration of lithium in Edo, gets nod...
One of Europe’s largest nuclear energy companies, Rosatom, has commenced exploration of lithium in Edo and has gotten the state government’s approval to build...
Benue Gov Alia suspends all mining activities
*Photo: Gov. Hyacinth Alia*
The Benue Government has suspended all mining activities in the state until miners’ data has been compiled.
Gov. Hyacinth Alia gave the directive when...
The critical-minerals boom is here. Can Africa take advantage?
By Alexander Tripp
*Photo:Dr. Dele Alake, Nigerian's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, on March 21, 2024, during the inauguration of the Mines Marshals to secure...
Solid Minerals Minister unveils Mines Marshals to secure mining sites…Charges them...
*Photo L-R: Muhammad Suleiman MNI, Director, Human Resources, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Gaza Gbefwi, Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Dr....
FG charges mining professionals to groom younger cadres to sustain development...
Photo R-L: The Executive Governor, Plateau State, HE Caleb Mutfwang, representative of the HM, MSMD, Dr. Dele Alake and DG - MCO, Engr....
No more mining licence without plans for local value addition- Dele...
Photo L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and Chairman, House...














