Uyo2026: NMGS president says annual conference to boost members’ professional capacity
By Martha AgasThe Nigerian Geosciences and Mining Society (NMGS) says it is strengthening the capacity of future mining professionals and geoscientists through programmes at its Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE).NMGS President, Ms Rose Ndong, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday ahead of the 61st AICE, scheduled to commence on Monday...
Alake advocates establishment of regional energy hubs to power Africa’s Mining industry
R-L: Landry Signa, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution & Executive Director, Thunderbird School of Global Management (moderator); Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; Guinean Minister of Energy, Hon. Sekou Camara; Senior Vice President, Global Head of Origination, US Export-Import Bank (EXIM), Sarah Whitten during a panel session themed “Critical Minerals In Africa: Meeting Global Demand” on the sidelines...
Hold licence holders accountable for mining accidents — NMGS president
By Martha AgasThe Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) says licence holders should be held accountable for accidents at their mining sites.The NMGS President, Ms Rose Ndong, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja following the death of more than 30 miners in Plateau.At least 37 miners died and 25...
Alleged illegal mining : Court adjourns trial of eight Chinese, two others
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining until April 21. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter following an oral application for adjournment by the defence lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN, and which was not oppose by the prosecuting counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN. When the case...
African Mining Week 2026 takes shape as Namibia records surge in mining exploration licences
Namibia is emerging as one of Africa’s busiest exploration frontiers after receiving more than 800 new licence applications as investors accelerate efforts to expand mineral production pipelines on the back of a surge in global demand for critical minerals.According to Namibia’s Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir, the southern African country is reforming its licensing system to speed up approvals and...
EFCC arrests three suspected illegal gold miners
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities, EFCC said in a statement on Tuesday. The suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and...
Oyo govt urges miners to promote responsible mining practices, abide by CDAs
By Olubunmi Osoteku, Ibadan The Oyo State Government, through the state Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), has engaged miners operating across the state to strengthen collaboration and promote responsible mining practices. At the meeting, the government also emphasised the effective implementation of the Community Development Agreement (CDA) to ensure peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in host communities. Speaking during the meeting, the Director...
Exclusive interview: Africa is united behind our mission of domesticating minerals processing – Dr Dele Alake
Illustration by: Faith Emmanuel The re-election of Dr Henry Oladele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development as the Chairman of the continental agenda-setting organization, the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) is more than an acknowledgement of his impactful first tenure as leader of that group. It is rather a mark of confidence that he has sufficient energy, ideas and...
Discredited Jupiter Ltd Plots Campaign Of Calumny During President Tinubu’s UK Visit – MSMD
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) that an embattled mining firm, Jupiter Ltd, plans to orchestrate a campaign of calumny against the Federal Government of Nigeria during the state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. Earlier in the week, the Special Adviser to the Minister of...
Mali redistributing CFA18.4b from mining revenues to communities
The Malian authorities officially launched a new phase of revenue redistribution from mining operations by allocating over 18.4 billion CFA francs to the country’s local authorities. The checks were presented at the Koulouba presidential palace during a ceremony presided over by the head of state, General Assimi Goita, in the presence of the prime minister, members of the government,...
