NUJ panel on illegal mining: Ayanleke, Onoja, Adewale list successes of increased inter-agency...
National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Dele Ayanleke, has warned that corruption, poverty and weak governance is behind the menace...
FG endorses Nigeria Mining Week 2025, confirms partnership with organisers
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has confirmed its partnership to host the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, in partnership with the...
Chinese Ambassador Warns Compatriots Against Illegal Mining in Nigeria
*Photo:Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai*
The Chinese government has cautioned its nationals living in Nigeria against engaging in illegal activities, including mining....
Minerals Council SA welcomes planned criminalisation of illegal mining
*Photo: Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA*
The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) says it is pleased with a bill seeking to criminalise illegal mining.
Mzila...
Ogun Governor Calls for Chinese Partnership in Mineral Resources Exploration
*Photo L-R: A Diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Cai Xinfa; the Chinese Ambassador, H. E. Yu Dunhai; Governor Dapo Abiodun; Chinese...
How a China-backed refinery anchors Uganda’s pilot gold buying, refining scheme
By Philip Wafula/Monitor
Uganda's energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is piloting its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in order to tap into the mineral...
Mining pit collapse claims 2 lives in Ebonyi, three injured
Tragedy struck at the Ajirija lead mining site in the Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, during the weekend, when a mining pit collapsed, resulting...
World Bank, Mining Cadastre Office sign agreement to leverage technology in mining
(L-R) World Bank's Noora Arfaa and Director-General MCO Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom during the courtesy visit by delegates of World Bank to the MCO...
A hireling goes berserk: A rejoinder to Steve Kefas article on the Nigerian Mining...
*Dr Dele Alake, on behalf of the federal government, signs the Charter of the African Minerals Strategy Group document, with Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General...
Gold and Gemstone Conference & Exhibition 2025 Set to sparkle in Lagos
*WIMIN President Janet Adeyemi
Industry leaders, investors, miners, jewellers, regulators, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond are set to converge in Lagos for the...
