Gunmen kill at least 20 people in Zamfara gold mining village
Gunmen have killed at least 20 people in an attack in a gold mining village in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, residents and Amnesty International said.Details on a possible motive for the attack were not immediately known but Zamfara state has grappled with kidnappings for ransom by armed gangs, who also target security forces. Zamfara police’s spokesperson did not immediately respond...
US Tariffs: Blessing or Curse? Lessons for Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Development
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). The United States' recent imposition of tariffs—some exceeding 100%—has sentripples through global trade, particularly impacting the mining and minerals sectors. While these tariffs aim to bolster domestic industries, they have also disruptedinternational supply chains and trade dynamics. For Nigeria, a nation rich in solidminerals yet striving to enhance its mining...
FG collects N6.5bn Mining Fees, registers 118 Buying Centres
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development* The Federal Government collected N6,957,826,200 mining fees and registered 118 new private mineral buying centres in the first quarter of this year. Giving the details at the second Annual Mining Conference organised by Businessday newspaper in Abuja at the weekend, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the...
Miners congratulate Governor Bago on conferment of Award
*Photo:Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State* On behalf of Members, Management and Staff of ABUAlHIM Nigeria Ltd, UKRAHM Nigeria Ltd and HANGAR Global Synergy Nigeria Ltd, l, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar (Dattijo Allawa), rejoice and felicitate with farmer Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago on the receipt of Award as the best Pensioners’ Friendly Governor by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. The...
African mineral value chain must embrace robust traceability tech – say Adeyemi, Sithole
In the face of a complex and global mineral resource value chain, the need for robust traceability systems is increasingly urgent for Africa and by embracing robust traceability, the mining industry can build trust, mitigate risks, and contribute to a more responsible and ethical future. These were the words of Dr Janet Adeyemi, president of Women in mining Nigeria (WIMIN)....
Kogi signs landmark partnership deal with China’s Hunan Province on Agriculture, Mining, Ajaokuta Industrial Park
In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province of China, aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialization. This collaboration, formalized during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and his delegation to China, is set to position Kogi as a prime...
U.S. tariffs may be blessing in disguise for Africa — Alake
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that the prevailing barrage of tariffs imposed by the United States may be a blessing in disguise for African countries. Alake stated this during the Fireside Chat session on Foreign Direct Investment, titled ‘The Alchemy of Foreign Direct Investment: Turning Policies into Prosperity for Emerging Global Markets...
Ghana: Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Akyem Gold Mine for $1 billion
The acquisition of Newmont Corporation’s Akyem Gold Mine by Chinese firm Zijin Mining Group Co. for $1 billion has been finalized. According to reports, the deal - executed through Zijin’s wholly-owned overseas subsidiary - closed on April 16 after all conditions precedent were either met or waived. The acquisition comes at a time when the Chinese company intends to expand its...
Global Best Practices in Mining: Lessons for Nigeria
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). Nigeria, endowed with abundant mineral resources, has the potential to significantly bolster its economy through a robust mining sector. However, to fully realize this potential, it is imperative to adopt and adapt best practices from leading mining nations. By examining successful strategies from countries like Canada, Australia, and China, Nigeria...
Nigeria, South Africa sign pact on mining development
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development (Middle) and South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, H.E. Gwede Mantashe(right) during the signing of the agreement* In a bid to solidify the partnership fostered through the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission—recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa—the Ministers of Solid Minerals of both nations...
