13 die in Zamfara mining pit collapse, several others trapped
*Scene of a typical illegal mine site
No fewer than 13 bodies have been recovered, while many others are still trapped following the collapse of...
Royal Ceramic Chairman Lauds Ogun State’s Business Climate
*Photo R-L:Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang Zhang (Esther) and Governor Dapo Abiodun*
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering a conducive...
West Africa Gas Pipeline Company raises alarm over illegal mining along gas pipeline network
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. has raised concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities along its gas pipeline network, warning of grave safety...
Edo signs $250 million investment deal with EuroAfrica CCI on mining and other sectors
*Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State*
Edo State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica...
PTDF, UNIJOS organise skills enhancement workshop for miners in Plateau State
The University of Jos is playing host to a two-day capacity-building workshop for miners in Plateau State organised by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund...
At UNGA, Shettima showcases Nigeria’s $200bn Energy Transition minerals to global investors
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors, emphasizing the need for partnerships to fully maximize the country’s...
UNGA 2025: Tinubu seeks reform of international framework guiding utilization of African mineral wealth
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reformation of the international financial framework that oversees Africa’s mineral wealth.
The President, who is being represented...
Major countries sign High Seas treaty to regulate deep-ocean mining plans
By Kenza Bryan/FT
A newly ratified treaty to protect life at sea is expected to catalyse opposition to deep-sea mining ahead of a UN climate...
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licenses due to default in payment of annual service fees
Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office,...
Raw Materials Council to collaborate with Mining Marshals to tackle illegal mining
The Nigerian Raw Materials Research and Development Council, (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have entered into collaboration...
