Experts charge Lagos NSCDC on provision of adequate security in mining sector
Experts from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Academia, Security and Business have charged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command on more effective methods it can deploy to enforce adequate security of mining sites in the state. These local and international experts were drawn from various walks of life relevant to the...
AFNIS 2025 Organising Committee strengthened, welcomes New High-Level Members
*L-R: Dr. Esther Udo, Director, Director of Investments Promotion and Mineral Trade (IPMT); Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, FNSE, the Permanent Secretary, and Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development* The African Natural Resource and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) has announced significant advancements in the preparations for its highly anticipated 2025 Summit, scheduled for July 14-17. A...
Niger seizes equipment from French uranium miner – media reports
Niger’s security forces have raided the offices of French state-owned miner Orano’s local subsidiaries and seized equipment, including mobile phones, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company’s local director, Ibrahim Courmo, was reportedly arrested following the search in the West African nation’s capital, Niamey, on Monday. “On Monday, May 5, it appears that Nigerien law enforcement...
Mining Equipment Maintenance in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
By Toks Aregbesola Introduction:As previously mentioned, Nigeria's mining sector holds significant potential for economic growth and diversification, boasting a wide array of solid minerals. However, the efficient and safe extraction of these resources relies heavily on the availability and reliability of mining equipment. This report examines the current state of mining equipment maintenance in Nigeria, highlighting the key challenges and...
The US-Ukraine deal is heavy on symbolism, light on minerals
By Andy Home U.S President Donald Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine is a big symbolic win for both sides. Ukraine gets a long-term commitment for U.S. investment in "a free, sovereign, and secure Ukraine". The United States gets a stake in Ukraine's future resource potential. And Trump gets to prove that he is, to quote White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, "the...
Mining Marshals shut down illegal mining site in Kaduna
The Mining Marshals have successfully shut down an illegal mining site in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, using a blend of community engagement and diplomacy. The operation focused on a tin-rich site legally owned by Trobell Minerals Limited, which had been occupied by illegal miners for several months. Community members reported that the activities had caused significant...
Cross River Assembly urges federal lawmakers to amend mining reforms laws for community protection
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to amend Nigeria’s mining laws to prioritise the interests of host communities and resource-producing states.Moving a motion during plenary on Wednesday in Calabar, Egbe Abeng, representing Obubra 1 State Constituency, said the issue required urgent attention. Presenting the motion, Abeng described the situation in Obubra as a...
Enugu introduces new mining regulations to ensure fair revenue for host communities
The Enugu State Government has introduced new mining regulations aimed at ensuring fair revenue distribution for host communities and enhancing safety standards throughout the state.These reforms, which seek to formalize mining operations, are designed to strengthen accountability in the sector while ensuring that local communities benefit directly from mineral resource extraction.The announcement was made in a statement issued on...
Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential as a Regional Mining Hub
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). Nigeria, endowed with vast mineral resources, stands at a pivotal juncture to transform its mining sector into a cornerstone of economic diversification and regional leadership. Despite its rich deposits of minerals such as gold, iron ore, coal, and limestone, the sector's contribution to the national GDP has been modest....
Women miners need support, exposure to benefit from riches in the sector – gender institute
Women artisanal miners must be assisted to enable them access the huge resources in the mining sector, speakers at a programme organised by a non-governmental organization, Center for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa), have said. They made the call at a one-day training workshop and sensitization programme for local women miners in Olorun, Kwara State capital. The programme was...
