Kaduna Mining Development Company enters into strategic partnership with Xcalibur Smart Mapping
*Photo: Engr Shuaibu Kabir Bello, Managing Director of KMDC (left) during the signing of the agreement* Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Xcalibur Smart Mapping to advance surface mineral potential mapping and strengthen the monitoring of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) activities across Kaduna State. KMDC disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the...
G7 Finance Ministers to meet over rare earths minerals supplies
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The nations comprises United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. One of the sources added that price floors for rare earths would be a point of discussion, among...
2026: Important Dates In Nigeria’s Mining Sector
*Photo L-R: President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake * DATES EVENTS ...
‘Our minerals could be used to annex us’: why Canada doesn’t want US mining
Opposition to a controversial graphite mine in Quebec strengthened once the Pentagon became involved By Sara Hashemi The Outaouais region on the western edge of Quebec is home to thousands of lakes, vast forests and extensive wetlands. It is also the setting of a swathe of wooded land known as La Petite-Nation, which, although not far from the cities of Montreal and...
Oyo suspends monarch over illegal mining
The Oyo State government, yesterday, suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government Area, Jacob Adefabi, over alleged illegal mining activities in the community. The Special Assistant to the governor on Print Media, Mr Moses Alao, in a statement, said Adefabi was suspended for allegedly violating the state’s executive order 001/2023, and for encouraging trespassing on government gazetted assets. The...
The Geochemistry of Igara Carbonate Formations: Assessment of their real identity for accurate Engineering applications
By Engr Fatai Jimoh AbstractCarbonate rocks occurring around Igara in Edo State, southwestern Nigeria, have long been referenced in local and regional geological literature as marble-like materials. However, discrepancies in their mineralogical composition, textural characteristics, and geochemical signatures raise important questions regarding their true lithological identity and suitability for engineering and industrial applications. This study assesses the geochemistry of...
Community seeks govt intervention in alleged illegal mining activities In Ogun farming community
A community advocacy group, The Ibile Justice Forum, has called on state and federal government to investigate what it said were illegal mining activities in several Ado Odo communities of Ogun State. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum by Comrade Ifeoluwa Amoo and Comrade Ganiu Owolabi, the Forum accused a firm it identified as...
WIMN inaugurates BoT, promises continued impact-driven roles in Nigeria’s extractive sector and beyond
*Photo: Engr (Dr) Janet Adeyemi ,Women In Mining Nigeria* The 2nd Board of Trustees of Women In Mining Nigeria (WIMN)has been inaugurated with an affirmation of commitment to continuity, sound governance, and the deliberate positioning of WIMN as a policy-relevant, impact-driven institution within Nigeria’s extractive sector and Africa’s mineral development agenda. President of WIMN, Engr (Dr) Janet Adeyemi, gave the affirmation...
Nasarawa govt vows inclusion of youth in minerals sector
By Amina Mohammed/VON The Nasarawa State Government has urged citizens and stakeholders to promote youth engagement and economic empowerment through the sustainable development of the state’s mineral resources. The call was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Magaji, during the 5th Galle Cultural Day celebration held in Galle, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state. Barrister Magaji emphasised...
Zambia becomes first African country to take mining taxes in yuan
Zambia has become the first African country to accept payment for mining taxes and royalties in China’s yuan. The Bank of Zambia confirmed that payments in renminbi began in October, marking a significant shift in how Africa’s second-largest copper producer manages its mining revenues.Bloomberg reported that Chinese mine operators are now settling part of their tax obligations in yuan,...
