NSCDC arrests 15 suspected illegal miners in Edo
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 15 suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Egbetua Community,...
Illegal mining: Minister warns against improper storage of explosives
*Photo L-R: Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammad Haliru Dantoro; Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris and Niger State Governor, Umar Bago during the condolence visit...
Nigeria’s untapped mineral wealth: Opportunities for growth
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria, blessed with an abundance of natural resources, remains a land of untapped potential...
Iron Ore: Occurrences, Mining Methods, Challenges, and Economic Importance
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg.AbstractIron ore is a vital mineral resource with significant economic importance. Nigeria is endowed with considerable iron ore...
NSCDC Mining Marshal Squad Commander visits NMCO D-G, unfolds 2025 Operational...
*Photo R-L: Squad Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, AC John O. Attah, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining...
Senate Celebrates NMCO for Generating ₦12.2 Billion Revenue in 2024
*Photo: NMCO Director-General, Engr. Simon Obadiah-Nkom*
The Senate has applauded the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) for achieving an impressive revenue milestone of ₦12.2...
FG focused on improving access to mining sites, creation of Solid...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform...
Four killed, many injured at Niger State mining site
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of...
Oshiomhole accuses retired Generals of fueling illegal mining activities
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired military generals of being behind illegal mining activities across Nigeria.
Oshiomhole, who serves as the...
The Economic Impact of Revitalizing Nigeria’s Coal Industry
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria’s coal industry, once a beacon of economic promise, has languished in obscurity for...
