Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society honours Alake, Sule, Soludo, Buni… promotes innovation in mining sector
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has been conferred with an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) for his efforts in advancing Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The award was presented to him on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the NMGS 60th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE). In his...
Mining industry currently experiencing global paradigm shift – Dele Alake…conferred with honorary fellowship by NMGS
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake* Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has said the mining industry is currently experiencing a global paradigm shift driven by the adoption of digital technologies. He stated this in his keynote address at the Opening of the 60th annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Mining and...
Kaolin: Occurrences, mining methods, challenges and economic importance
By Engr Fatai JImoh MNSME, R- comeg. AbstractKaolin is a vital industrial mineral with various applications. Nigeria is endowed with considerable kaolin deposits, which have been exploited for decades. This write up provides an overview of the occurences, mining methods, challenges, and economic importance of kaolin in Nigeria. IntroductionKaolin, often referred to as "china clay," is a naturally occurring clay mineral...
Imperative of safeguarding Nigeria’s mineral wealth
By Martha Agas Illegal mining, a global cankerworm, is eating deep into Nigeria’s mineral wealth; it costs the nation billions of naira loss yearly. Nigeria is endowed with natural resources ranging from industrial metals to various precious stones. It has 44 types minerals spread across its states in commercial quantities, including the seven critical minerals needed for the energy transition. To highlight Nigeria’s...
Dozens of illegal miners killed in Mali gold mine collapse
Over 40 people, primarily women, lost their lives on Saturday when an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali.The incident occurred near Kenieba in Mali’s gold-rich western Kayes region.According to a gold miners’ union leader, the victims had ventured into open-pit areas abandoned by industrial miners to search for gold remnants when the surrounding earth caved in.This marks Mali’s second...
NMGS plays major role in shaping mineral development policies —Prof Olatunji
*Right to left: Vice President, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms Rose Ndong; President, Prof Akinade Olatunji; and Mr Obadiah Nkom, Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the conference, at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, organised ahead of the society’s 60th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) holding from Feb. 16 to 21 in Abuja. By Martha Agas The...
Venezuelan investors eye Nigerian mining sector, says Martinez
Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Mining, Alejandro Martinez, has expressed his country’s investors’ interest in exploring opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector.Martinez made this known on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, during discussions with Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake.In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to...
Afreximbank calls for bold action in Africa’s mining sector at Indaba 2025
At the African Mining Indaba 2025 in Cape Town, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) urged African nations to take control of their natural resources, create employment opportunities, and establish industries that foster long-term prosperity Addressing an audience of African leaders, policymakers, mining executives, and global stakeholders, the bank emphasised the need for strategic transformation in the continent’s mining sector. Speaking at...
The Future of Gold Mining in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus). Nigeria's gold mining industry, once a significant contributor to the nation's economy, has experienced periods of decline and resurgence. Today, it stands at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to become a cornerstone of economic diversification and growth. This article delves into the current status of gold mining in...
Mining Indaba: Alake secures UN agency study facility for critical minerals
*Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, (left) discussing with the Principal Specialist, UN Sustainable Energy for All, Mr.Divyam Nagpal (middle)and Chief Executive Officer, Core International, Mr.Suleiman Zakari at the meeting in Cape Town, South Africa...on Monday.* A study facility to develop a roadmap on Nigeria’s critical value chain from extraction to beneficiation to be funded by the Global...
