U.N. Report Backs Minerals Trust
The U.N. says creating an international body to oversee critical commodities could shore up worldwide supply, but getting big players on board would be tricky By Don Nico Forbes Global competition to secure critical minerals is ramping up, and the United Nations has a plan to help countries play nice and avoid conflict. It recently set out a proposal for a...
Zimbabwe platinum miners owed millions in unpaid export earnings
Zimbabwe's platinum miners are owed millions of dollars in unpaid exports income under the government's foreign currency retention rules, the mining chamber has said, hurting operations in a sector battling to recover from a price collapse. The southern African country requires all exporters to retain only 70% of their proceeds in foreign currency, with the balance being converted to local...
FCT Minister orders immediate shutdown of illegal mining camps
*Photo:FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike chairing the FCT security committee meeting on Tuesday* Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate and comprehensive clampdown on illegal mining activities springing up around the FCT, which have been identified as serious security threats to the FCT. Commissioner of Police, FCT, Ajao Saka Adewale disclosed...
US defence firms scramble for rare earth minerals after China blocks exports
By Cameron Henderson The US is scrambling to get hold of the rare earth metals needed to make weapons after China slashed its supply to American defence firms. Prices of some rare earths have increased more than 60-fold after Beijing restricted the export of the materials for defence purposes earlier this year, amid a trade war with the US. Beijing controls around...
Conversations on Nigerian Mining Laws
By Adesuwa Dan-Princewill (Mrs) Welcome, esteemed readers, to the very first article of 'The Miners Legal Column'! Our commitment here is to engage in and facilitate interactive conversations on topics related to mining and the law. The idea is to inform and be informed, to proffer and receive suggestions, and to mutually educate ourselves, all for the further development...
Quarrying activities: Court dismisses N500m negligence suit against Rockbridge Construction Ltd in Benue State
A Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo has dismissed a suit seeking a 500 million naira damages against Rockbridge Construction Limited over its alleged hazardous quarrying activities in a community in Benue State. Justice G.A. Omale, in a judgment, held that the quality and quantum of the evidence adduced by the plaintiffs was not sufficient, convincing and strong...
Segilola recognises winners of its 2025 University Competition, unveils infrastructure projects in Ijeshaland
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd., has taken bold steps toward community development and youth empowerment in Osun State by recognising winners of its 2025 University Competition and unveiling major infrastructure projects in Odo‑Ijesha.The University Competition, launched earlier in 2025, called on students from tertiary institutions...
Mining Education and Skill Development in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). Nigeria's mining sector, rich in untapped mineral resources, holds immense potential to diversify the nation's economy beyond oil. However, a significant skills gap hampers the industry's growth and sustainability. Enhancing mining education and skill development is crucial to unlocking this potential and ensuring the sector's longterm success. Figure 1-...
Mining Marshals seals Kebbi mine over alleged illegal N1.4tr lithium operation
The Mining Marshals has announced a shutdown of a lithium mining operation in Libata, Kebbi State, for alleged violations of mining law and for defrauding government of an estimated ₦1.43 trillion.John Onoja, Assistant Commandant of Corps and Commander of the Mining Marshals said in a statement that the operators, Three Crown Mines, were linked to a company under investigation...
CJID launches Nigeria’s first subnational Openness Index on press freedom
*Photo: CEO of CJID, Dapo Olorunyomi OON* History was made on Thursday, 31st July 2025 as the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) launched Nigeria’s first ever subnational Openness Index on Press Freedom. Supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria, the tool ranks all the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on press freedom...
