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...
Nigeria, at Future Minerals Forum seeks global Mining Partnerships to boost its economy
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to fostering strategic global mining partnerships that drive economic growth, promote investment, and encourage innovation.The Minister of State Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite led the charge at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she showcased Nigeria’s vast resource wealth and underscored the country’s readiness to collaborate with global partners.With...
Global Best Practices in Mining Operations: Lessons for Nigeria
Highlight successful strategies from leading wmining nations and their applicability in Nigeria.By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE (Nig), FIEAust (Aus), &CPEng (Aus)The global mining industry has long been a cornerstone of economic development, withleading nations implementing best practices that ensure sustainability, efficiency, andcommunity engagement. Nigeria, endowed with vast mineral resources, stands to gain significantly by adopting these strategies. Under the...
Mining firm sues Zenith Bank, seeks N20b damages for ‘failed’ solid minerals contracts with Chinese company
A firm – Owigs and Obigs Nigeria Limited – has sued Zenith Bank Plc for N20billion, accusing the bank of negligence, incompetence and engaging in fraudulent conduct, causing it (plaintiff) to lose a series of contracts for the supply of solid minerals worth billions of naira. In the suit marked: FCT/HC/M/6371/16, before the High Court of the the Federal...
Bodies of dozens of illegal miners pulled to surface in South Africa
A total of 66 illegal miners have been rescued on Tuesday during renewed operations at shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the death toll has risen to 51. She said since the rescue missions resumed, 82 have been arrested and they are facing charges of illegal mining, trespassing, and contravention of the immigration act...
