Rockbridge prays court to dismiss suit challenging its quarrying activities in Benue
Rockbridge Construction Limited has urged a Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo to dismiss a suit filed by three aggrieved Indigenes of Awulema-Alaglanu-Oglewu Community of Ohimini Local Government Council in Benue over alleged hazardous quarrying activities. The company, in its final written address filed by its team of lawyers, led by Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq. of the law firm...
AFNIS 2025 secures support of German Chamber Network to expand international participation, investment collaboration
The African Natural Resource and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) has announced a significant new supporter of the platform, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria). The organization said the strategic collaboration will leverage AHK Nigeria's extensive network to promote AFNIS 2025, connecting German businesses with the multitude of investment and partnership opportunities available at the landmark...
Sierra Leone’s largest diamond miner shuts down, lays off over 1,000 workers
*Sierra Leone first lady leads a protest against working condition at Koidu. By Umaru Fofana/Reuters Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone's largest diamond producer, has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local workforce of more than 1,000 employees following a protracted dispute over pay and working conditions.Workers at the mine went on strike in December 2024 but suspended their walkout...
How Nigeria Mining Cadastre office generated over ₦6.95bn in first quarter revenue 2025– DG Nkom
The Director-General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Engineer Obadiah Simon-Nkom, has attributed the the agency’s Q1 2025 revenue—exceeding ₦6.95 billion to sweeping reforms, digital transformation, and strategic licensing practices. Nkom told journalists at the weekend that the success stems from the implementation of a fully digitalised licensing platform, EMC+, operational since November 2022, which now serves as the...
EFCC arrests 2 Chinese, 6 Nigerians for illegal lithium mining in Ogun
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerian accomplices for illicit extraction and trade in solid minerals, including lithium, in Ogere, Ogun State. The operation, carried out Friday, followed credible intelligence and surveillance that exposed the suspects’ activities. Those arrested include Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai,...
Ministry of Solid Minerals partners HSENations to launch SOMEA
*Da-Silva The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has announced a partnership with HSENations International, organisers of Africa’s leading safety awards, to introduce the inaugural Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA). This initiative will spotlight excellence and promote sustainability, innovation, and responsible mining practices within Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.The ministry affirmed its commitment to SOMEA in a statement delivered on behalf of the...
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...
