Nigeria Gemstone Conference opens in Ibadan, targets industry’s sustainable growth
The Nigeria Gemstone and Jewellery Expo today opens in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a focus on exploring opportunities for sustainable development and investment in the gemstone sector.The Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) President, Mr Adeniran Ajibade, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, explained that the conference would bring together industry players, policymakers,...
Nigeria and Japan align Mining Plans, Seek Cooperation on Investment at TICAD9
*Photo R-L:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.Dele Alake in a warm handshake with President, Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, Mr.Michio Daito after the talks in Yokohama on the sideline of just-concluded 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security...
FG launches 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week
*Engr Faruk Yabo announces the launch of the Nigeria Mining Week By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has today inauguratesd the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, with the theme Mining from Progress to Global Relevance. Alake, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Faruk Yabo, launched the event at a news...
Nigeria has moved away from simply exporting raw solid minerals, says Minister Dele Alake at TICAD, in Japan
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (right), addressing participants at TICAD Business Expo & Conference in Japan* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has said the era of simply exporting raw solid minerals from Nigeria is gone. He said this in Japan at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development(TICAD). Alake said instead...
NUJ panel on illegal mining: Ayanleke, Onoja, Adewale list successes of increased inter-agency collaboration
National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Dele Ayanleke, has warned that corruption, poverty and weak governance is behind the menace of illegal mining in the country. This is even as revenue from the mining sector rose from N6 billion to over N38 billion within one year of the establishment of the Mining Marshals, according to...
FG endorses Nigeria Mining Week 2025, confirms partnership with organisers
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has confirmed its partnership to host the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, in partnership with the Vuka Group, Miners Association of Nigeria and PwC Nigeria. The endorsement by the Ministry was contained in a letter to the organisers, dated August 14 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, FNSE....
Chinese Ambassador Warns Compatriots Against Illegal Mining in Nigeria
*Photo:Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai* The Chinese government has cautioned its nationals living in Nigeria against engaging in illegal activities, including mining. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, gave the warning in an interview after he led a delegation of Chinese Embassy officials in Nigeria on a courtesy call to the governor of Ogun State, Prince...
Minerals Council SA welcomes planned criminalisation of illegal mining
*Photo: Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA* The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) says it is pleased with a bill seeking to criminalise illegal mining. Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA said this at an August 18 press briefing on the Mineral Resources Development Bill (MRDB) being proposed by the nation's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) “We welcome the criminalisation...
Ogun Governor Calls for Chinese Partnership in Mineral Resources Exploration
*Photo L-R: A Diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Cai Xinfa; the Chinese Ambassador, H. E. Yu Dunhai; Governor Dapo Abiodun; Chinese Consul General, Ms. Yan Yuovuing and Mr. Zhao Liang, during an investment tour to Ogun State by a Chinese delegation on Tuesday,19th August, 2025* Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a partnership with...
How a China-backed refinery anchors Uganda’s pilot gold buying, refining scheme
By Philip Wafula/Monitor Uganda's energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is piloting its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in order to tap into the mineral resources of the country. Nankabirwa was speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, which has paved way for the formal operation of the first modern gold mining project in...
