Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its local gold market
Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country’s mining sector. It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive authority of gold mining to a new state body, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). “All foreigners are hereby notified to exit...
Kogi govt to train 25,000 youths in modern Mining methods – Commissioner
The Kogi State Government has announced it's plan to sanitize the solid minerals sector, following the acquisition of 15 mining licenses aimed at curbing illegal mining and creating structured opportunities for youth empowerment. The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, disclosed this in a chat with Lugard Tv in Lokoja on Tuesday. He disclosed that the...
Nigeria’s Mining Equipment
Nigeria, a land of immense geological diversity, holds a treasure trove of mineral resources. From the tantalizing allure of gold and tantalite to the industrial backbone of coal and limestone, the nation's mining sector possesses the potential to be a significant contributor to its economic diversification and growth. However, the realization of this potential is intimately linked to the...
Architype Industries seeks Alake’s intervention in resolving CDA dispute with host community, Oyo govt
*Itasa mining site An Oyo State based mining firm, Architype Industries Ltd has called on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake to intervene in a simmering dispute between it and the host community of Itasa, Iwajowa LGA of Oyo State. The disagreement over the review of the Community Development Agreement (CDA) between both parties has led to invasion...
EU eyes Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector to expand trade and investment
The European Union has expressed keen interest in expanding trade and investment of member countries to Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake.Ambassador Mignot commended ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s mining sector, noting that the EU delegation seeks...
Two die in Niger State mining pit collapse
*Photo: A mining site* Two individuals have been confirmed dead after a mining pit collapsed in the Farin-Doki area of Shiroro local government area of Niger State. Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Minna, the state capital. He said the pit collapsed on Sunday, trapping two miners later...
At Mining Week 2025: Mines Minister relaunches Sierra Leone Chamber of Mines
By Foday Moriba ContehThe Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Mattai, on Friday, 11th April 2025, officially relaunched the Sierra Leone Chamber of Mines during a high-level event held at the Bintumani Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown.The relaunch of the Chamber has ignited fresh optimism in Sierra Leone's mining sector, setting the stage for enhanced transparency, accountability and significant...
Sierra Leone’s Mines Minister assumes Chairmanship of African Diamond Producers Association, highlights importance of Mining Week
By Marian Magdalene Bangura Sierra Leone's Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Mattai, has announced the country’s assumption of the Chairmanship of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA). Mattai revealed that Sierra Leone has officially taken over the leadership of ADPA for a two-year period. This announcement came ahead of the 10th Ordinary Meeting of the ADPA Council of Ministers,...
Sierra Leone hosts Mining Week, 10th ADPA Council meeting
By Ibrahim John Sesay Sierra Leone marked a historic milestone in its mining sector as it hosted the inaugural Sierra Leone Mining Week 2025 alongside the 10th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) at the Freetown International Conference Centre. The high-profile event brought together key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, including His...
Senate backs El-Tahdam Exploration’s Chinese-backed $500m investment in Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector
The Nigerian Senate has expressed its support for El-Tahdam Exploration Limited, following its successful facilitation of a $500 million investment deal with a Chinese consortium for solid minerals exploration across Nigeria. Speaking during a high-level interactive session held over the weekend in Abuja, the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Resources, led by its Acting Chairman, Senator Onawo Mohammed Ogoshi (SDP...
