Both federal, Oyo state govt secretive about multi-billion support while explosion victims suffer over last 2 years, says Chairman of Bodija Residents Association
*Pastor Bamgbose Two years after explosives stockpiled by a mining firm at a Bodija residence blew up and destroyed the community, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, Chairman of Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) told TheMiners government has not done well with the survivors of the incident. Excerpts:Q: It is two years since the unfortunate explosion at Bodija. How are you marking the...
Ghana cancels long-term mining agreements as gold prices soar
Ghana, Africa's top gold producerhas launched a major overhaul of its mining sector, by moving to cancel and phase out long-term investment stability and development agreements. Government of the West African country says the reforms aim to capture greater state revenue from record-high gold prices. The government is scrapping "stability agreements" that traditionally locked in tax and royalty rates for 5 to...
Tinubu invites foreign investors to partner in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* President Bola Tinubu hasinvited foreign investors to partner in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector, stressing that the government prioritises local processing and value addition. He gave the invitation on Tuesday, at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates...
Ministry of Solid Minerals, DSS Intercept 7 trucks ferrying suspected illegally mined lithium in Kwara
In a joint intelligence-led operation, the South-West Zonal Office of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, working alongside the Department of State Services (DSS), Kwara State Command, has intercepted seven trucks suspected of illegally transporting lithium ore within the region. The Zonal Mine Officer for the South-West, Ganiyu Ajibade, revealed that the arrest followed intelligence received on Thursday, 8th January...
Gold, Lithium Plants Position Nigeria as Africa’s Minerals Supply Hub – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has affirmed that the establishment of lithium processing and gold refining plants across Nigeria is positioning the country as Africa’s leading minerals hub and a critical global partner in minerals essential for the transition to green energy. Dr. Alake made this assertion at a meeting with the the Saudi Arabian Minister...
A Call for the differentiation of Calcite as a Distinct Mineral in the Federal Government Gazette for Licensing Processing and Royalties Payment in Nigeria: Akoko-Edo as a Case Study
By Engr Fatai Jimoh AbstractThe Nigerian mining sector operates under a mineral classification framework that groups calcite within broader carbonate categories such as limestone, marble, and dolomite. While geologically related, these minerals differ significantly in purity, industrial application, processing requirements, and economic value. The absence of calcite as a distinct mineral category in the Federal Government Gazette has created regulatory...
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...
