Raw Materials Council to collaborate with Mining Marshals to tackle illegal mining
The Nigerian Raw Materials Research and Development Council, (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have entered into collaboration to strengthen the country’s fight against illegal mining and enhance the value of its mineral resources. The alliance was formalised during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by the commander,...
Kebbi gov swears in Solid Minerals commissioner, inaugurates mining agency
Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris has sworn in Garba Hassan Warrah as Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining. He also inaugurated the Kebbi State Mining Development Agency, with Abdullahi Buhari Warrah appointed as Managing Director. Garba Warrah replaces Haliru Aliyu Muhammad Wasagu, who was earlier suspended by the governor. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge, Justice Umar...
Gov. Mbah: Enugu to generate 1,000MW from Coal
By Onuora Aninwobodo Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state would be used to generate 1,000mw of power, and would not be treated as a stranded asset without adequate compensation. Mbah explained that coal deposits in the state have about 0.5 sulphuric content, saying he was counting technology to make the impact...
FG Gives Mining Companies Until December 31 to Conclude Community Development Agreements
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * Mining and quarrying companies licensed by the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office since last year are expected to conclude the Community Development Agreements with host communities on or before December 31, this year. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, issued the deadline following the review of the performance of companies...
NASD–SMDF Webinar: Alake, Nkom, others discuss importance of capital market to sustainable mining operations
The capital market is a critical source of funding for sustainable mining in Nigeria. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday at the NASD–SMDF Webinar, which had over 200 participants in attendance. The minister, who was represented by his Senior Adviser on Mining and Policy, Amira Adamu Waziri, also said the 7-point Agenda of...
Dangote Cement signs Community Development Agreement with Jakura Community in Kogi
The Obajana Plant of Dangote Cement PLC today signed its first Community Development Agreement (CDA) with Jakura Community in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. The signing ceremony, held at the Obajana Plant, was graced by traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials, and representatives of Dangote Cement. The Plant Director, Panjala Spreedhar, represented by the Chief General Manager of Operations,...
Tenth edition of Nigeria Mining Week to feature exciting new industry forums
Pix: Officials of Vuka Group and PwC with leadership of the Nigerian Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and National Executives of MAN The upcoming Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo will feature exciting new forums to engage mining houses, sector specialists and investors specifically on matters such as steel, gold, gemstones and power. In addition, the Kaduna State Deal Room,...
Alake hails court verdict on Ansaru terrorist group leader as victory against illegal mining
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has described the verdict that sentenced Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years in jail as a major victory in the war against illegal mining. On Thursday, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja gave the verdict and remanded the...
Special Investigation: Inside Kogi illegal coal mining industry and Dangote Group’s alleged complicity
By Shakirudeen Bankole The presence of an open market for the sale of illegally procured coal in Kogi State is, well, an open secret to anyone familiar with the trade. Every day of the week, dealers, truckers and sellers are gathered for the illegal but bustling sale at the market domiciled at Ika, Ofugo and Ogboyaga communities of the state....
Reps hold public hearing on 12 mining sector related bills
The Nigerian House of Representatives at the weekend held a public hearing on 12 bills aimed at repositioning the Mining sector.The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, brought stakeholders in the sector together to make contributions, suggestions, and submissions on the need to pass the bills. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, who was...
