Alake, Ooni declare 4th Women In Mining Gemstone/Jewelry Conference open In Lagos
By Shakirudeen Bankole, Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has invited local and international investors to take advantage of it's ongoing reforms in the solid minerals sector. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, who spoke at the opening of the 4th edition of Jewelry and Gemstone Conference in Lagos, said the Federal government is putting in place policies...
Women In Mining Nigeria honours Ooni of Ife with Grand Patron title
*Ooni of Ife (middle) with the leadership of WIMIN By Shakirudeen Bankole, Lagos The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, has emerged as the Grand Patron of the Women In Mining Nigeria (WIMIN). Ooni Adeyeye was conferred with the honour during the ongoing Gold and Gemstones Conference and Exhibition held at the Oriental Hotel in...
WIMIN raises new generation of female gem entrepreneurs, holds graduation ceremony for new trainees
By Shakirudeen Bankole, LagosAfter rigorous training in both technical and managerial skills, the 4th cohort of the Women in Mining Nigeria’s Young Entrepreneurs graduated Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with certificates of proficiency presented to them.For three days, WIMIN had trained young Nigerian women from different parts of society in Jewelry and Gemstone crafting, along with managerial skills needed to...
MAKEMS 2025 Jewelry Exhibition holds in Abuja on Saturday
...As collectors join in ongoing Makem Jewelry Auction bid The highly-anticipated MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition is set to dazzle jewelry enthusiasts once again this year, promising an unforgettable showcase of handmade and carefully-selected treasures.This is just as collectors continue to join the bid in the “Makem Jewelry Auction” for the Royal Amethyst & Baroque Gold Prestige Suite – a commanding fusion...
Ghanaian community dethrones chief over alleged link to illegal mining
Residents of Oseneso, a community in Ghana troubled by the growing impact of illegal mining, have taken the bold step of removing their chief from office. The decision comes after widespread allegations that the chief had been involved in illicit mining activities within the area, a situation the community says has threatened their land and overall wellbeing.According to residents,...
At Gold Roadshow Africa, experts call gold a “Metal of Strategy”, Inflation firewall
The Executive Director at Tropical General Investments (TGI Group), Mudassir Amray, has described gold as “a metal of strategy” and “an inflation firewall” for African economies.Mr. Amray made this remark during his keynote address at the Gold Roadshow Africa, held on November 7, 2025, which brought together central bankers, policymakers, and institutional investors to explore Africa’s growing role in...
Why illegal gold mining is overtaking cocaine as the drug of choice for traffickers in Latin America
The Trump administration’s drone strikes against boats allegedly bringing illicit drugs to the US come amid an explosion in the amount of cocaine being produced in Colombia and Peru. But there is a new – and lethal – factor that is turbo-charging production – especially in Peru: the relationship between coca cultivation and illicit gold mining. It’s a toxic combination that is enriching criminal...
G-20: Tinubu calls for more localisation of benefits in global critical minerals trade
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a global framework that benefits communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and across Africa, ensuring value addition at the source.This is coming just as Nigeria also backed the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at accelerating development across the world.President Tinubu made the call at the third session...
Nigeria’s mining sector 2025 revenue hits N26b as firm launches $400m rare earth minerals project in Nasarawa State
Nigeria's bold move to strengthen its position in the global minerals value chain took another step following the ground breaking of a $400 million rare earth processing plant in Ukeh, Nasarawa State. The project, executed by Hasetins Company in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, represents a significant push toward mineral refinement, industrialisation, and economic self-reliance. Leading the...
Reps summon Alake, MCO Director General over illegal mining menace
The House of Representatives Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security and Anti-Money Laundering has invited the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, and the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office to appear before it.The Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, gave the directive at the resumed meeting of the Committee in Abuja today. “The Committee has...
