FG deploys mines officers to join Zamfara mine pit collapse rescue effort
The Federal Government at the weekend deployed Federal Mines Officers to lead rescue operations at the site of a collapsed mine pit in Kadauri Village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, described the incident as “avoidable and unfortunate” and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.According to a statement...
13 die in Zamfara mining pit collapse, several others trapped
*Scene of a typical illegal mine site No fewer than 13 bodies have been recovered, while many others are still trapped following the collapse of a mining site in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. One Sani Hassan, who raised alarm about the tragedy, said he was among those fortunate to survive the pit collapse. According to him, he was...
Royal Ceramic Chairman Lauds Ogun State’s Business Climate
*Photo R-L:Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang Zhang (Esther) and Governor Dapo Abiodun* The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for industries, following a high-level visit from the Chairman of Royal Ceramic, Mrs. Linshuang Zhang (Esther). The visit, described by the government as a significant endorsement of its economic policies, saw the industrial leader commend...
West Africa Gas Pipeline Company raises alarm over illegal mining along gas pipeline network
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. has raised concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities along its gas pipeline network, warning of grave safety and environmental risks. Country Head of External Relations (Nigeria), Mr Temitope Sodeinde, issued the warning during WAPCo’s Annual Sand Mining Workshop held on Thursday in Igbesa Community, Lagos. Sodeinde explained that illegal sand mining along the pipeline’s...
Edo signs $250 million investment deal with EuroAfrica CCI on mining and other sectors
*Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State* Edo State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce spanning 98 countries across Europe and Africa. The agreement was signed on Monday, 22nd September 2025,during the 2025 Edo State Global Investment Summit, which took place in Glasgow, Scotland,...
PTDF, UNIJOS organise skills enhancement workshop for miners in Plateau State
The University of Jos is playing host to a two-day capacity-building workshop for miners in Plateau State organised by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund and the University of Jos. It has the theme of, "Safety, Sustainability, and Community Development in Mining”. Speaking at the Thursday opening ceremony, the organisers called on stakeholders in the mining sector to embrace modern mining...
At UNGA, Shettima showcases Nigeria’s $200bn Energy Transition minerals to global investors
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors, emphasizing the need for partnerships to fully maximize the country’s multi-billion, multi-faceted investment prospects. VP Shettima stated this at the Roundtable hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), with the theme “Risk, Reform, Return,” held on the margins of the ongoing 80th Session of the United...
UNGA 2025: Tinubu seeks reform of international framework guiding utilization of African mineral wealth
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reformation of the international financial framework that oversees Africa’s mineral wealth. The President, who is being represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the ongoing UNGA, said it was high time for African countries to not only fund their own mineral industries but also exert their authority and command over the global...
Major countries sign High Seas treaty to regulate deep-ocean mining plans
By Kenza Bryan/FT A newly ratified treaty to protect life at sea is expected to catalyse opposition to deep-sea mining ahead of a UN climate summit in New York. The High Seas treaty will become international law in January after it reached a threshold on Friday of more than 60 ratifications, with Morocco joining the list of countries to do so. It...
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licenses due to default in payment of annual service fees
Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, MCO following their revocation by the Federal Government. These include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases. A statement from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development at the weekend said...
