African Mining Week 2026 takes shape as Namibia records surge in mining exploration licences
Namibia is emerging as one of Africa’s busiest exploration frontiers after receiving more than 800 new licence applications as investors accelerate efforts to expand mineral production pipelines on the back of a surge in global demand for critical minerals.According to Namibia’s Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir, the southern African country is reforming its licensing system to speed up approvals and...
EFCC arrests three suspected illegal gold miners
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities, EFCC said in a statement on Tuesday. The suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and...
Oyo govt urges miners to promote responsible mining practices, abide by CDAs
By Olubunmi Osoteku, Ibadan The Oyo State Government, through the state Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), has engaged miners operating across the state to strengthen collaboration and promote responsible mining practices. At the meeting, the government also emphasised the effective implementation of the Community Development Agreement (CDA) to ensure peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in host communities. Speaking during the meeting, the Director...
Exclusive interview: Africa is united behind our mission of domesticating minerals processing – Dr Dele Alake
Illustration by: Faith Emmanuel The re-election of Dr Henry Oladele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development as the Chairman of the continental agenda-setting organization, the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) is more than an acknowledgement of his impactful first tenure as leader of that group. It is rather a mark of confidence that he has sufficient energy, ideas and...
Discredited Jupiter Ltd Plots Campaign Of Calumny During President Tinubu’s UK Visit – MSMD
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) that an embattled mining firm, Jupiter Ltd, plans to orchestrate a campaign of calumny against the Federal Government of Nigeria during the state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. Earlier in the week, the Special Adviser to the Minister of...
Mali redistributing CFA18.4b from mining revenues to communities
The Malian authorities officially launched a new phase of revenue redistribution from mining operations by allocating over 18.4 billion CFA francs to the country’s local authorities. The checks were presented at the Koulouba presidential palace during a ceremony presided over by the head of state, General Assimi Goita, in the presence of the prime minister, members of the government,...
IN NIGERIA’S MINING SECTOR, THE LAW IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS,-By Kehinde Bamigbetan
*Photo: Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan* The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for...
33 Young Engineers Begin Training in Pipeline Pigging, Corrosion Control, as NCDMB Reiterates Mandate
Thirty-three young graduates of engineering, geology and related disciplines on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, underwent opening formalities for a 12-month training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring. Organised under the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and MJD Oilfield Services Limited Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC HCD) Training Programme, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development...
Plateau task force raids illegal mining sites, seizes equipment
*Gov Muftwang of Plateau The Plateau State Government has launched another round of crackdown on illegal mining activities in the state, citing environmental damage and threats to public safety. A recent operation by the anti-illegal mining task force resulted in the seizure of mining equipment and the issuance of stern warnings to offenders.The joint task force visited Zawan, Rayfield...
South Africa deploys soldiers to combat illegal mining, other crimes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially notified parliament of the deployment of personnel of the National Defense Force (SANDF) to assist the police in combating illegal mining in Gauteng Province. The deployment, aimed at preserving law and order, comes as part of Operation Prosper and will involve over 500 soldiers at a cost of approximately R80 million. Ramaphosa’s announcement...
