Kebbi govt signs MOU with Romania on development of mining sites
The Kebbi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Romania on the development of mining sites in the state.According to a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris and made available to journalists at the weekend, the state delegation to Romania was led by the state...
Sierra Leone’s lawmakers meet miners over 2025 production projections, employment plan
The Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Mineral Resources, chaired by Hon Saa Emerson Lamina, conducted a hearing on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Committee Room One, Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown.In his opening remarks, the Chairman outlined the constitutional mandate of Members of Parliament in tandem with the hearing. While commending President Bio's regime for its huge mining impact,...
Largest Martian meteorite, discovered in Niger, breaks auction record
The largest Martian meteorite ever sold fetched a record-breaking $5.3 million at an auction in the United States, according to a statement published by Sotheby’s on Wednesday.Weighing 24.67 kilograms, the rock called Northwest Africa 16788 (NWA 16788) is a fragment that broke off the surface of Mars after an asteroid impact. It was discovered by a meteorite hunter in...
AFNIS 2025: Nigeria signs Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) charter
*Dr Alake signs the Charter document, with Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group looking on The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, today signed the Charter of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) on behalf of the the federal government.On January 9, 2024 on the sidelines of the Ministerial Roundtable of the third Future...
AFNIS 2025: African ministers laud establishment of lithium processing coy in Abuja
By Martha Agas African ministers have lauded the establishment of a lithium processing plant by Asba and Wisdom International Group, in the Wasa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The ministers gave the commendation during an official tour of the plant on Wednesday, as part of activities marking the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). Speaking on their...
AFNIS 2025: Africa seeks fair, transparent partnerships, not charity – Alake
By Martha AgasNigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that Africa was not seeking for charity, but seeking partnerships that are fair, transparent, and founded on mutual respect.Alake stated this at the opening of the fourth edition of the Africans Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) on Wednesday in Abuja.The summit holding from ...
AFNIS: Nigeria’s Local Content Reforms Spark Mining Boom, Set Model for Africa
Nigeria’s mining industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by targeted local content policies from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). These policies, showcased at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit(AFNIS)in Abuja, are now being hailed as a blueprint for industrial growth across Africa. At the heart of the reforms is the Board’s strategic intervention in...
Africa must rewrite its history, powered by its minerals resources – Alake
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that Africa must rewrite its history powered by its minerals for its local development. Alake, also the chairman, of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) said this at the opening of the fourth edition of the Africans Natural...
AFNIS 2025 highlights: Alake, Adelabu speak of bright future for minerals development
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake said the era of issuing mining licenses without accompanying processing plans is over - especially in the areas of critical minerals such as lithium. Nigeria is determined to establish electric vehicle as well as EV battery manufacturing plants in the country, he said, adding that the country is also committed to ensuring an...
Tobi Oluwatola wins 4th AFNIS Golf tourney
By Victor Okoye Tobi Oluwatola, CEO of TAO Energy, has emerged as the overall best net winner of the 2025 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) Golf tournament in Abuja. This was after Oluwatola played off handicap 19, and returned a total of 86 gross and 67 net. The event, which was the fourth in the series was hosted by...
