Anambra task force nabs 13 illegal Kaolin mining suspects
Operatives of the Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade have paraded 13 individuals recently arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal kaolin mining activities in the state.The Managing Director of the OCHA Brigade, Comrade Celestine Anere, said the arrests were part of a targeted crackdown on illegal kaolin excavation, which he described as a major contributor to environmental degradation across...
Establishing nexus between solid minerals reforms and revenue gains
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)On assumption of office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu set an ambitious goal to grow Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to one trillion dollars by 2030, with economic diversification at the core of his plan.Among the sectors identified to drive this transformation, the solid minerals sector stands out as a promising powerhouse...
Map Shows How Greenland’s Rare Earth Minerals Compare to Rest of World
By Sam Stevenson and John Feng A new map compiled by Newsweek using data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows how Greenland’s rare earth mineral resources compare to the rest of the world. Why It MattersGreenland possesses some of the world's largest untapped reserves of rare earth elements (REEs)—minerals critical to modern technologies, clean energy transitions, and defense systems. As the global demand for these materials surges, Greenland's strategic...
HCSF visits Alake, commends Mining Cadastre Office on OneGov ECMS launch
*Photo R-L: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack* The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has commended the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) on the launch of the OneGov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). She gave the commendation on Friday, during...
Kaduna Mining Development Company enters into strategic partnership with Xcalibur Smart Mapping
*Photo: Engr Shuaibu Kabir Bello, Managing Director of KMDC (left) during the signing of the agreement* Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Xcalibur Smart Mapping to advance surface mineral potential mapping and strengthen the monitoring of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) activities across Kaduna State. KMDC disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the...
G7 Finance Ministers to meet over rare earths minerals supplies
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The nations comprises United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. One of the sources added that price floors for rare earths would be a point of discussion, among...
2026: Important Dates In Nigeria’s Mining Sector
*Photo L-R: President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake * DATES EVENTS ...
‘Our minerals could be used to annex us’: why Canada doesn’t want US mining
Opposition to a controversial graphite mine in Quebec strengthened once the Pentagon became involved By Sara Hashemi The Outaouais region on the western edge of Quebec is home to thousands of lakes, vast forests and extensive wetlands. It is also the setting of a swathe of wooded land known as La Petite-Nation, which, although not far from the cities of Montreal and...
Oyo suspends monarch over illegal mining
The Oyo State government, yesterday, suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government Area, Jacob Adefabi, over alleged illegal mining activities in the community. The Special Assistant to the governor on Print Media, Mr Moses Alao, in a statement, said Adefabi was suspended for allegedly violating the state’s executive order 001/2023, and for encouraging trespassing on government gazetted assets. The...
The Geochemistry of Igara Carbonate Formations: Assessment of their real identity for accurate Engineering applications
By Engr Fatai Jimoh AbstractCarbonate rocks occurring around Igara in Edo State, southwestern Nigeria, have long been referenced in local and regional geological literature as marble-like materials. However, discrepancies in their mineralogical composition, textural characteristics, and geochemical signatures raise important questions regarding their true lithological identity and suitability for engineering and industrial applications. This study assesses the geochemistry of...
