Sierra Leone’s president launches African Diamond Producers Association Mining Week in Freetown
President Julius Maada Bio today launched the 10th Ordinary Session of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) Mining Week, hosted for the first time in Sierra Leone. The event marks a significant milestone in the country’s mining journey and highlights its growing leadership role in Africa’s mineral development sector.In his keynote address, Bio welcomed the ADPA delegation and expressed...
U.S. Consulate seeks partnership with Oyo govt on solid minerals development
The Deputy Political and Economic Chief, United States of America Consul-General, Lagos, Ms Kenise Hill, has announced the desire of the US government to forge a partnership with the Oyo state Government in the area of solid minerals development. Hill stated this when she led a delegation from the United States Consul-General, on a courtesy visit to Gov. Seyi Makinde,...
Trump signs executive orders to revive US coal industry
As part of his administration's energy sufficiency plan, inuding stated desire to support the struggling coal industry, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reviving coal production in the United States, AP has reported. The measures are designed to address the industry’s ongoing decline while meeting the country’s rising energy demands. The executive orders use...
Marampa Mines hosts grand opening dinner to kick off Sierra Leone’s first Mining Week
By Alvin Lansana KargboSierra Leone’s inaugural Mining Week officially kicked off with a prestigious dinner hosted by Marampa Mines SL Limited at the Tokeh Resort on the evening of Monday, April 7, 2025. The gathering, which attracted Government officials, delegates from 19 countries and members of the African Diamond Producers Association, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s burgeoning...
Women in Mining call for strict compliance to EIA laws by mining firms
*Dr Janet Adeyemi By Martha AgasThe Women in Mining in Nigeria (WMIN) has called for strict compliance to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as mandated by law for mining companies before they begin operations.The National President of the association, Mrs Janet Adeyemi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.“Before any...
Gemstones to Goldmines: How Jewelry-Making Centres Will Power Nigeria’s Economic Future,- By Kemi Asekun
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development (centre), during a recent visit to Laurel School of Mining in Abuja* There’s a quiet revolution happening in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector—one that is transforming rough gemstones into brilliant jewelry and creating glittering opportunities for jobs, wealth, and national pride. Thanks to the renewed commitment of the Federal Government through the...
Tinubu appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as MD of Ajaokuta Steel Company
*Photo: Professor Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam, Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). The appointment takes effect from 3rd April, 2025 and is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc)...
TheMiners media group joins NMGS to celebrate World Geologist Day
*Photo: Ms. Rose C. Ndong, FNMGS, President, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society* The Board, Management and Staff of Miners Communications Limited, publishers of The Miners monthly news magazine and The Miners online ( theminers.com.ng ) felicitate Ms. Rose C. Ndong, FNMGS, 33rd President, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) and the entire members of the group on the occasion of...
We are working on US-DR Congo minerals deal, says Trump’s Africa envoy Massad Boulous
The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo are in talks over a minerals deal in the resource-rich central African nation, according to a senior US official.“You have heard about a minerals agreement. We have reviewed the Congo’s proposal. I am happy to announce that the president and I have agreed on a path forward for its development,” US...
Alake visits Laurel School of Mines,says FG poised to boost value addition with jewellery making centres
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake (middle) during a tour of the Laurel School of Mines in Abuja* The federal government has reiterated its commitment to establishing more gemstone and jewellery-making centres across the country to boost entrepreneurship in the mining industry and support the local value addition policy. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake made this disclosure during...
