Barite: Occurrences, Mining Methods, Challenges, and Economic Importance

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By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comegAbstractBarite, a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄), is an essential industrial mineral with a wide range of applications,...

Court jails 2 Chinese for illegal mining activities in Kwara

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A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced two Chinese, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan to prison for illegal mining...

EFCC arrests 4 Chinese, 27 Nigerians over suspected illegal mining in...

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos,...

Nigeria Mining Week returns to Abuja for 10th edition in October

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The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, a flagship gathering for the mining industry in the region, have announced the dates for this year's edition...

Meet the world’s third largest lithium supplier

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Rio Tinto has finalised its $US6.7 billion ($10.5 billion) acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, positioning the company as a leading lithium supplier. Following approval from...

Married women abandon husbands for illegal miners — Commissioner

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Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Sylvanus Dongtoe, has appealed to citizens to support the government suspension of mining activities in the...

US considering ‘rare earths’ deal with war-gripped DRC in return for...

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The US is exploring a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to access its natural resources in exchange for American security assistance,...

Janet Adeyemi becomes member of UNESCO Thematic Working Group on Geoheritage...

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President of Women in Mining Nigeria, Dr Janet Adeyemi has been appointed to serve as a member of the International Geophysics and Geoparks Group,...

FG promises greater role for women in solid mineral development

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By Rabi MomohThe Federal Government would ensure that women would be part of the key decision making process in the ongoing transformation of the...

Environmental Impact of Mining in Nigeria and Beyond: Examine how mining...

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By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Mining, a cornerstone of many economies, holds immense potential for growth, providing raw materials...