Katsina govt approves purchase of mining equipment to boost revenue, curb illegal activities
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The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the procurement of modern equipment for mineral exploration and mining in a bid to enhance revenue generation...
RMRDC launches upgraded national database to boost mining, raw materials sectors
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has announced the launch of the second generation of its national database, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s...
Ghana gives three international companies until December to shift mining operations over to local...
The Minerals Commission of Ghana has given three international companies-Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin Mining- until December 2026 to shift mining operations over to local contractors...
NCDMB at 16: Reshaping the Nigerian mining and solid minerals sector landscape
* Photo: NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe*
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is 16 years old. It was established by...
UNN Dept. of Geology visits VC, presents details of NAPE Annual International Conference and...
The Department of Geology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) recognized as the most dynamic department in Nigeria for advancing the training of...
Alleged illegal mining: Court adjourns FG’s case against 8 foreigners for adoption
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a charge filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over...
Police arrests 42 mine workers over Saturday’s abduction of Kwara monarch
The Kwara State police command has confirmed that 42 miners have been arrested following the abduction of Oba Salman Aweda of Olayinka community in...
Plateau gas poisoning: MSMD suspends mining company’s operation as probe committee gets 20-day mandate
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has suspended Solid Unit Mining Company following the gas poisoning incident in Zurak community, Plateau State, which...
Army dismantle illegal gold mining site in Kogi
Troops of Operation MESA have dismantled an illegal mining camp in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, arresting three suspects during a...
Steel Minister signs $1b Steel investment deal with India’s Rashmi Metaliks
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has signed a $1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Rashmi Metaliks Group to...
