Illegal mining: FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, one Nigerian
The Federal Government's efforts to combat illegal mining received a significant boost yesterday with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities...
AFNIS will harness Africa’s mineral resources for sustainable development – Alake
* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake (middle), Director, Human Resource Management, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Mrs Ijeoma Idika (left) and...
Reforms spur investors confidence in mining sector- Alake
"The minister urged investors to capitalize on Nigeria's extensive mineral deposits, noting the identification of over 40 million tonnes of talc deposits in Niger,...
FG Announces New Mining Rates
"Under the new regime, investors applying for a Mining Lease license will pay N3 million, while Small Scale Mining Lease (SSML) applicants will pay...
Phoenix Transition Minerals Ltd meets Nassarawa Governor with proposal for mining operations
"The proposal highlights the company's plan to utilize modern technology in lithium mining, promising to bring innovative and sustainable practices to the industry."
Photo L-R:...
Solid Minerals Development Commission Bill scales second reading in House of Reps
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development *
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 2, passed for a second reading a bill...
Argentina is about to unleash a wave of lithium in a global glut
For all the money that’s poured into Argentina’s giant lithium deposits, the country has seen just one new mine come on stream in almost...
Alake Presents Gold Bars To President Tinubu, Says Sector Will Boost Naira Value
...Gold transaction adds $5m to foreign reserves
...70+ Kilograms refined for London Bullion Market Gold delivery standard
Photo R-L:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake...
Executive orders: Ogun Gov restrains monarchs from signing MOUs on mining and other land...
*Photo: Governor Dapo Abiodun *
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Exective Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State...
Edo govt vows sanctions against mining officials issuing illegal authorization to operators of borrow...
*Photo L-R: Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Joshua...



















