FG focused on improving access to mining sites, creation of Solid Minerals Corporation – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development.Speaking on Monday while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Jonny Baxter, in his office, Alake disclosed that initial set up of...
Four killed, many injured at Niger State mining site
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, has resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others injured.The explosion occurred on Sunday morning when miners had resumed work at the site.The cause of the blast remains unknown, though residents of the Sabon Pegi community have suggested...
Oshiomhole accuses retired Generals of fueling illegal mining activities
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused retired military generals of being behind illegal mining activities across Nigeria. Oshiomhole, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the claim on Friday during the presentation of the 2025 budget report by Sampson Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, before the Senate...
The Economic Impact of Revitalizing Nigeria’s Coal Industry
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), & CPEng (Aus).Nigeria’s coal industry, once a beacon of economic promise, has languished in obscurity for decades. Despite its significant reserves, estimated at over 2 billion metric tons, the sector has not lived up to its potential. With global energy transitions driving diverse energy portfolios, revitalizing Nigeria’s coal industry could...
Senate pledges support to mining, commends Mining Cadastral Office, Others
Members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals has pledged to support the mining sector and commended the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadestre Office, Engr. Simon Obadiah Nkom for his prudent utilization of fund and consistency increment in revenue generation.The Committee, which gave the commendation during a session with the Mining Cadestre Office on it’s 2024...
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia renew plans for mining projects
*Photo: Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (right) at a meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Engr Bandar Al-Khorayef, in Riyadh* Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to build the capacity of their geological agencies by leveraging the breakthroughs recorded by Saudi firms in mineral exploration. Giving this assurance at a closed-door meeting between Nigerian and Saudi...
Soldiers kill at least seven protesting miners in Ghana’s Ashanti region
At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army. The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners, armed with among others things “pump action guns”, had forced their way into the mine run by global giant AngloGold Ashanti and fired at the...
National Assembly summons Edun, Bagudu over ‘miserable’ allocation to solid minerals sector
The National Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, and the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, to appear before its committee on Tuesday over the ‘miserable’ budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Solid Minerals in the 2025 fiscal year. The...
Innovative regulatory approaches for competitive mining policies in the Critical Minerals Age in Nigeria
By Engr. Janet Febisola Adeyemi, Consultant at Far Consulting Nig. Ltd. and President of Women in Mining Nigeria The "Critical Minerals Age," often referred to as the "Lithium-Ion Age," is defined by the surging demand for essential minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite. These resources are indispensable for the development of renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced...
Nigeria, France drill down mining MoU in Riyadh
*Photo L-R Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, discussing with the French Interministerial Delegate on Strategic Minerals, Benjamin Gallezot at the Future Minerals Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia recently* Nigeria and France on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia drilled down the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month in Paris, with concrete commitments by France to upgrade the laboratory, provide...
