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...
Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry
*Activists from Greenpeace holds a flag in front ot a deep-sea mining ship US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expand the controversial but financially lucrative practice of deep-sea mining in a bid to lock down US access to critical minerals and metals beneath the seabed.The order, which Trump signed in private on Thursday, seeks to jump-start...
Alake backs Africa’s first Gemology and Gemstones Department at Abuja varsity
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake( centre) hosting a delegation from Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged unwavering support for the newly established Department of Gemology and Gemstones at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. The initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, aligns with the minister’s strategic...
CSR: Segilola Resources unites Osun communities through 2025 football tournament
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has successfully concluded its 2025 football tournament, a three-day sporting event that brought together 12 teams of male and female footballers drawn from SROL staff and host communities in Osun State. The annual tournament, held from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27 at the Iperindo Community Field, was a testament to SROL’s ongoing commitment...
Solid Minerals Permanent Secretary, three others redeployed
*Photo: Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the redeployment of Four (4) Federal Permanent Secretaries. Mrs. Eno Olotu,Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, said this in a press statement on Tuesday. She stated that "This redeployment is in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen the operations of...
