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...
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 ...
