“Nigeria Mining Operations’ Environmental Effects: Turning Ashes into Gold! Cradle-to-Cradle vs. Cradle-to-Grave Approaches—My Thoughts”
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEngNigeria's mining sector, despite its historical significance, has left behind a trail of environmental degradation. The unchecked artisanal and commercial mining activities, especially in gold-rich areas like Zamfara and Osun states, have caused water contamination, deforestation, and soil degradation. As the nation strives to revive and expand its mining industry, the pressing need...
Kano willing to partner foreign companies on solid minerals exploration – Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako
*Photo: Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources(1st right) and others watching a presentation by GEOSCAN, a German based company with headquarters in Berlin* Kano State Commissioner for Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako has expressed readiness in joining hands with worldwide exploration service providers to developing mining activities in the...
Value Addition Plan now mandatory for Mining Lease applicants – Ministry
Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says that its policy on all mining lease applicants submitting a detailed value addition plan will reduce dependence on raw mineral exports. Speaking at a recent conference, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mary Ogbe said this move prioritises in-country mineral processing, aiming to boost industrial growth and create sustainable jobs. Dr. Ogbe emphasised,...
Nigeria cannot fully develop without maximising potential of mining sector – Ebonyi Solid Minerals commissioner
Nigeria cannot develop if it does not take concrete steps to harness the potential of its mining sector, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Chidi Onyia, has maintained. The commissioner tasked stakeholders in the sector to prepare to shift focus to renewable energy and pay attention to efforts geared towards strengthening the sector, even...
Senate passes bill to establish Federal University of Mining in Jos
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Mining and Geoscience, to be located in Jos, Plateau State. The bill was passed Tuesday after considering the report of its Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, presented by Muntari Dandutse, its Chairperson. Sponsored by Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central), the bill would repeal the Nigerian Institute of Mining...
Nigerian Institute of Mining reaffirms commitment to advancing mining operations in Nigeria
By Hauwa GidadoThe Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG), has reiterated its dedication to advancing mining operations in Nigeria through the delivery of cutting-edge technology and skilled professionals.In an interview with Voice of Nigeria, NIMG Director General, Professor Suleiman Hassan, emphasised the institute’s diverse training programs, including courses on precious stone identification, gem cutting and polishing, mine instrumentation,...
Tinubu to German businessmen: Invest In Our Energy, Solid Minerals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja, assured the German government and businessmen of Nigeria’s preparedness to expand frontiers for investors by removing administrative bottlenecks in the energy and solid minerals sectors.In a business session at the State House during the State Visit of the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Tinubu said activation of the latent potentials in...
Comparative Analysis of African Mining Policies: Nigeria vs. Ghana and South Africa! Examining how different policies have shaped mining success across African nations,-By Engr Alexander Elemo
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng, Bsc (Hons)Eng Unilorin (Nig), M.Eng/Eng Mngt UniSA (Aus) & MBA AIB (Aus) Africa's mining sector is a cornerstone of its economic landscape, with countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa playing pivotal roles. The success and challenges within these nations' mining industries are deeply influenced by their respective policies and regulatory frameworks....
Burkina Faso receives first gold bars from processed mining residues, vows to process all mined gold locally
Burkina Faso’s government has obtained its first shipment of gold bars derived from processing mining residues known as fine coal, previously abandoned at the Essakane mine. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo accepted the bars on behalf of interim leader Ibrahim Traore on Tuesday in Ouagadougou. The local plant Golden Hand SA, which is tasked with processing fine coal – the...
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia collaborate to develop Iron Ore into steel
In an effort to boost Nigeria's solid minerals sector, the country has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia to extract and process iron ore into steel. This collaboration was announced following discussions at the Resourcing Tomorrow event during the annual Mines and Money Expo in London.Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy...
