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...
Court jails 2 Chinese for illegal mining activities in Kwara
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced two Chinese, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan to prison for illegal mining of solid minerals in Kwara State. The two were convicted along with their company, Crius Chemical Nigeria Limited. They were prosecuted on a one-count charge, bordering on dealing with illegal solid minerals mining. The charge reads: “That you, Yang...
EFCC arrests 4 Chinese, 27 Nigerians over suspected illegal mining in Jos
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital. They were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state. The arrested included four...
Nigeria Mining Week returns to Abuja for 10th edition in October
The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, a flagship gathering for the mining industry in the region, have announced the dates for this year's edition in Abuja. This leading conference and expo will take place from 13-15 October 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Last year, Nigeria Mining Week gathered more than 2,100 mining professionals, featured around 200 sponsors and exhibitors, more...
Meet the world’s third largest lithium supplier
Rio Tinto has finalised its $US6.7 billion ($10.5 billion) acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, positioning the company as a leading lithium supplier. Following approval from the Royal Court of Jersey, Rio Tinto is now the parent company of Arcadium, which will be renamed to Rio Tinto Lithium. Arcadium has been delisted from the ASX and New York Stock Exchange. Backed...
