Katsina govt approves purchase of mining equipment to boost revenue, curb illegal activities
*Doro The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the procurement of modern equipment for mineral exploration and mining in a bid to enhance revenue generation and tackle illegal mining activities across the state.Managing Director of the Katsina State Mining and Exploration Company, Bello Isah Doro, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the Council’s seventh meeting for 2026, chaired by Governor...
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 mining and raw materials management environment.Director-General of RMRDC, Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso, who disclosed this in Abuja at a Media Hub organized by the agency, described the new platform as one of the most robust databases...
Ghana gives three international companies until December to shift mining operations over to local contractors or face sanctions
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 or face sanctions.Most other large-scale miners, including Gold Fields, have already transitioned to contract mining, while Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin Mining vacilate, leading to the directive and the threat of sanctions by the Commission. The revised localization...
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 the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act on April 22, 2010. While its primary mandate focuses on the oil and gas industry, its influence has also fundamentally reshaped the landscape of the Nigerian mining and solid...
UNN Dept. of Geology visits VC, presents details of NAPE Annual International Conference and Exhibition
The Department of Geology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) recognized as the most dynamic department in Nigeria for advancing the training of geoscientists and mining professionals, recently paid a visit to the Vice-Chancellor ,Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, to share the department’s recent achievements, including several prestigious awards it has received. During the meeting, the department also presented details 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 allegations bordering on illegal mining until May 12 for adoption of final written addresees. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case after the prosecution lawyer, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, cross examined the only defence witness (DW-1) in...
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 Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, in an interview with newsmen on Monday morning, said the monarch was abducted by ten fully armed men on...
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 led to the death is tens of people.The Ministry said the suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of investigations into the tragedy.This is even as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele...
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 coordinated security raid. The operation, which took place around 1:00 p.m. on April 13 in Taki community, was carried out by troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with local vigilante operatives. Security...
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 boost investment in Nigeria’s steel sector.The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Kolkata, India, and outlines a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period.The deal follows the Minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks...
