Oyo Govt vows to crack down on illegal miners, other criminals
The Oyo State Security Council has issued a strong warning to illegal miners, bandits, and other criminals operating within the state, vowing to enforce the full extent of the law against them. The warning was issued at the conclusion of an expanded Security Council meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan on Thursday. The meeting, the first of...
Nigeria’s Mining Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Development
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus) Nigeria, blessed with vast mineral resources ranging from gold and tin to limestone and coal, stands at the crossroads of immense opportunity. However, despite this wealth of natural assets, the mining sector in the country has not realized its full potential. The reason? A critical component remains underdeveloped: infrastructure.Infrastructure...
Oyo Community petitions FG, IGP, Makinde over illegal mining in Oke-Ogun
Residents of Itasa, a community in Iwajowa Local Council, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State have petitioned the Federal Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the state governor, Seyi Makinde over activities of illegal miners in the community. Speaking during a press conference held at Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) office, Ibadan, the Itasa Community leader, Alhaji Banji Odedele; Prof....
Nigeria can generate over $24b annually from mining — Captain Labinjo
Nigeria can earn over N37trillion annually from mining if well harnessed and developed, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SV-NED) Mining Company Limited, Captain Dada Olaniyi Labinjo, has said. He added that mining has the potential to significantly boost the economy of Nigeria in several ways through job creation and employment, as well as generate significant revenue for...
Exploration: Kano embarks on identification of solid mineral reserves
*Photo Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu, Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources* Kano State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources has reaffirmed its dedication to identifying and estimating solid mineral reserves. The reaffirmation was made recently at the conference room of the ministry during an interactive meeting with representatives from Alwein International SMC, an experienced core drilling exploration...
EFCC Arrests Eight Trucks Conveying Illegally mined Solid Minerals in Makurdi
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegally mined solid minerals. They were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State, according to a press statement by the EFCC. Solid minerals suspected to be fluorite and iron stones were...
IWD 2025: Segilola Resources empowers Iperindo women with business, digital skills
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has reinforced its commitment to women’s empowerment by hosting beneficiaries of its Segilola Women’s Initiative Programme (SWIP) and Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP) in Osun State. In collaboration with Ilesa Business School, the company organized a business training session that equipped over 200 women with essential entrepreneurial and digital...
Gold reaches historic high to more than $3,000 an ounce
Gold prices reached a record high on Thursday as investors spooked by mounting concerns over a global trade war seek safe-haven assets. The latest rally comes amid on-off tariff announcements by the US.Import taxes on steel and aluminum imposed by US President Donald Trump took effect on Wednesday, sparking concerns in export-dependent Asia and prompting immediate retaliatory measures from...
Gem Giant signs CDA with Osun community on gold mining
*Agbeyo Chairman of a mining company, Gem Giant Limited, Babatope Agbeyo has disclosed that his company’s motivation stemmed from a sense of patriotism and a desire to drive growth and development in local communities.Agbeyo said this after his company signed a Community Development Agreement (CDA) with the Faforiji Community in Osun State, Nigeria over mining activities. Agbeyo expressed the company’s...
Barite: Occurrences, Mining Methods, Challenges, and Economic Importance
By Engr Fatai Jimoh MNSME, R-comegAbstractBarite, a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄), is an essential industrial mineral with a wide range of applications, particularly in the oil and gas, paint, paper, and pharmaceutical industries. Nigeria is endowed with significant deposits of barite, predominantly located in the Benue Trough and other regions. This write-up provides an in-depth overview of...
