Bauchi Gov performs groundbreaking of Bauchi-China Joint Mining Company
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Saturday performed the groundbreaking of Bauchi – Minsheng Corporation Company (BMCC) Nigeria Limited, a joint venture with a Chinese firm.The mining company was established jointly with a Chinese firm, Shandong Minsheng Group, to advance the state’s solid mineral sector.Mohammed said the company would boost the state’s economic base, create jobs and enhance...
At Jewelry/Gemstone Conference, Prof Aremu calls for regional integration, trade facilitation around Gold/Gemstone Value-chain
*Prof Aremu By Shakirudeen Bankole, LagosProfessor Jonathan Aremu, a Professor of Economics and International Relations and Consultant to ECOWAS on Common Investment Market matters, has challenged African leaders to align their local mineral wealth exploration plans and export policy with the AfCFTA instrument.Aremu was speaking while delivering a keynote address at the 4th edition of the Jewelry and Gemstone Conference...
Sule, Alake, others commend Hasetins Commodities Limited for investing $400m in processing plant
*Photo: Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State*Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake,have commended Hasetins Commodities Limited for investing 400 million dollars in rare earth and critical metal hybrid processing in Nasarawa. They described the initiative by the indigenous firm to establish the plant in Nasarawa State as a milestone in the...
Alake, Ooni declare 4th Women In Mining Gemstone/Jewelry Conference open In Lagos
By Shakirudeen Bankole, Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has invited local and international investors to take advantage of it's ongoing reforms in the solid minerals sector. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, who spoke at the opening of the 4th edition of Jewelry and Gemstone Conference in Lagos, said the Federal government is putting in place policies...
Women In Mining Nigeria honours Ooni of Ife with Grand Patron title
*Ooni of Ife (middle) with the leadership of WIMIN By Shakirudeen Bankole, Lagos The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, has emerged as the Grand Patron of the Women In Mining Nigeria (WIMIN). Ooni Adeyeye was conferred with the honour during the ongoing Gold and Gemstones Conference and Exhibition held at the Oriental Hotel in...
WIMIN raises new generation of female gem entrepreneurs, holds graduation ceremony for new trainees
By Shakirudeen Bankole, LagosAfter rigorous training in both technical and managerial skills, the 4th cohort of the Women in Mining Nigeria’s Young Entrepreneurs graduated Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with certificates of proficiency presented to them.For three days, WIMIN had trained young Nigerian women from different parts of society in Jewelry and Gemstone crafting, along with managerial skills needed to...
MAKEMS 2025 Jewelry Exhibition holds in Abuja on Saturday
...As collectors join in ongoing Makem Jewelry Auction bid The highly-anticipated MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition is set to dazzle jewelry enthusiasts once again this year, promising an unforgettable showcase of handmade and carefully-selected treasures.This is just as collectors continue to join the bid in the “Makem Jewelry Auction” for the Royal Amethyst & Baroque Gold Prestige Suite – a commanding fusion...
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...
