Niger State Govt orders closure of mining site over deadly attack
The Niger State Government has condemned Tuesday deadly attack at Zuzungi Kataeregi mining site in Katcha Local Government Area, during which a police officer...
SMDF begins 2026 training for staff of Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining...
By Martha AgasThe Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has begun its 2026 training for the staff of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative...
China rejects US accusation of illegal mining, terrorism funding in Nigeria
*Kwara State Government with Chinese investors at a recent MOU signing between both parties
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has rejected allegations linking Chinese mining...
FG vows to punish killers of NSCDC officer, kit marshals to...
*Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake*
More weapons and equipment to boost the fire power of Mining Marshals to combat illegal mining are...
Illegal miners kill police officer, burn NSCDC patrol vehicle in Niger...
Suspected illegal miners on Tuesday launched attack on a joint security patrol team in Kataeregi (Zuzungi area) of Niger State. They killed one police...
Choosing the Right Excavator Size for Nigerian Mining Operations
By Tokunbo AregbesolaAcross many Nigerian mining sites, a familiar pattern continues to repeat itself. A mine makes a heavy-capital investment in a large excavator,...
Forging Gold, reclaiming genius: Thomas Akapo and Africa’s long road to...
*AkapoFor nearly five decades, master goldsmith and diamond mounter, Thomas Owolabi Akapo, popularly known as Mr. Kapo, has worked at the highest levels of...
Osun Open for Mining Business with Ease of Doing Business and...
*Governor Ademola Adeleke*
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on local and foreign investors to harness the State’s vast solid minerals potential, assuring...
Banditry and kidnapping in the north didn’t start in the mines...
*Abubakar Ganye*
Abubakar Ganye is the Secretary of Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria.
In this interview with The Miners, he...
Your thoughts on alleged nexus between Mining and banditry – From...
*Bandits*
There is no link - Abubakar Ganye
Banditry and kidnapping in the north didn't start in the mines! The menace was started by some...
















