Nigeria Silicate Minerals: Occurrences, Challenges, Economic Importance
By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comeg
IntroductionSilicate minerals, composed primarily of silicon and oxygen, form the largest group of minerals in the Earth's crust. They...
Nasarawa assembly holds public hearing on new Mining Oversight Bill, seeks stronger control of...
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly held a public hearing to deliberate on a proposed bill aimed at regulating mining activities in the state....
Special report: Responding to Nigeria’s Mine collapse crisis
By Martha AgasIn 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits.Many sustained severe injuries or lost...
Mining firm faults disruption of operations in Nasarawa
Trimmadix Geomin Consult Nigeria has expressed disappointment over disruption of its operations and harassment of its staff at its mining site at Amba Kure...
China’s Ganfeng Lithium begins lithium production at Mali’s Goulamina mine
Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium has commenced operations at the Goulamina lithium mine in Mali, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. The mineral...
Comparative Analysis: Nigeria Mining Policy vs. Australia’s Geoscience Strategy 2028
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng.
Mining policies serve as frameworks to manage natural resources, stimulate economic development, and ensure sustainability. Comparing Nigeria’s mining...
Weak demand leads to De Beers sitting on colossal stockpile of diamonds it can’t...
De Beers Group has amassed its largest diamond stockpile since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting ongoing challenges in the luxury gemstone market, the Financial...
Women in Mining Nigeria frowns at gender imbalances in global mining sector
By Shakirudeen Bankole
An association of Nigerian females in mining and associated business, the Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has recommended the economic liberalisation model...
The Occurrence and Economic Importance of Carbonate Minerals in Nigeria
By Engr Fatai Jimoh, MNSME, R- Comeg
IntroductionMinerals are naturally occurring inorganic crystalline substances with definite chemical compositions which can be represented by a formular.Carbonate...
Breaking: FG lifts ban on mineral exploration in Zamfara
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant...
