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...
Gold and Gemstone Conference & Exhibition 2025 holds in Lagos from Nov 24 – 28
...Ministry of Solid Minerals Development affirms readiness to make the event a success *Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake(middle) flanked by Hajia Zainab Shinkafi, DG of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (left) and Dr Janet Adeyemi, Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN), at a press conference in Abuja* By Halima Imam Nigeria is set to host one of Africa's most...
Mining : How we are attracting lots of companies to Nasarawa State – Gov Abdullahi A. Sule
*Photo: Gov. Abdullahi A. Sule* Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, has given insight into how his administration has been positively impacting on the state's mining sector. Speaking on Sunday, 16th November, 2025 in Gbongan, Osun State, Governor Sule explained how a lot of companies are being attracted to bring in resources and technology into the Nasarawa State Mining Sector. According...
16-Year-old OAU Female Student Wins NCDMB Annual National Essay Competition
*Photo:Finalists of the 9th NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition with officials of NCDMB and management of Mahogany 21st Century Concepts at the award ceremony at the Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa on Friday* The 9th Award and Prize-giving Ceremony of the NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition came to a close on Friday at the Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa, with...
Ghana Scraps Mining Exploration Tax to Revive Investment in Key Sector, Says Finance Minister
*Photo:Minister of Finance,Cassiel Ato Forson* The Ghanaian Government has abolished its 15% value-added tax (VAT) on exploration in an effort to attract new investments to the mining sector, which accounts for over a third of country's export revenues, Minister of Finance,Cassiel Ato Forson said during the 2026 budget presentation. The move reverses a 25-year-old policy that had made the country less...
