Osun Governor Tackles Banditry in Mining Sector, Sets up Mining Community Intelligence Architecture
"If we do not act now, the peace Osun is known for will be sacrificed on the altar of gold” *Photo: Governor Ademola Adeleke* Governor Ademola Adeleke has taken steps to tackle increasing security challenges within the Osun mining sector, conveying a stakeholders’ conference to develop security architecture and curtail inflow of suspected bandits into Osun mining sector.. Addressing the stakeholders involving...
How Operator Skill Can Double Mining Equipment Productivity
By Engr. Tokunbo AregbesolaIn mining operations, equipment performance is often discussed in terms of horsepower, bucket capacity, or payload. Yet one of the most influential factors in productivity sits in the operator’s seat. Two operators on the same machine can produce vastly different results, even under identical conditions. From an engineering perspective, mining equipment is designed with performance margins that...
Kogi Governor Flags Off Youth Mining And Jewellery Empowerment Programme
*Photo: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo (middle) with the first set of beneficiaries* Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday flagged-off the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery Craftsmanship Empowerment Programme. Described as a strategic initiative of the Kogi State Government designed to equip young people with globally competitive skills in the mining and jewellery value chain, the governor said it...
Kano Assembly Committee Seeks Stronger Mining Sector, Improved Revenue Generation
*Photo: Kano StateCommissioner for Mineral Resources, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu Kachako( left) and others during an oversight visit to the Ministry by the House of Assembly Committee on Mineral Resources * The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Mineral Resources has pledged legislative support to strengthen the state's mining sector and boost revenue generation through effective oversight and collaboration with...
NASS calls for full release of mining budget to end oil dependency
By Maimuna KatukaThe National Assembly has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the solid minerals sector by fully releasing its appropriated capital budget.The lawmakers asserted that the industry holds the key to permanently moving Nigeria away from an oil-dependent economy.This call formed the core focus of the 2026 Ministerial Solid Minerals Retreat held on July 3, 2026, in...
Kogi Governor Orders Clampdown on Tax-Evading Miners
*Photo: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo speaking on Friday during an inspection of a damaged road* Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered a clampdown on tax-evading miners whose overloaded trucks have damaged the recently constructed GYB Junction–Zango–Zone 8 Roundabout Road in Lokoja, declaring that the destruction of public infrastructure in the guise of avoiding tax obligations will no...
Tinubu inaugurates Diamond New Energy’s 6,000 metric tons/day lithium processing plant in Nasarawa
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a large-scale lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, marking a significant step in the federal government’s push to transition from raw mineral extraction to industrial value addition. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President inaugurated the facility located in the Endo community of Nasarawa Local Government Area on Thursday. The newly commissioned plant, operated by...
The Carbon Boundary: Why the “Green Passport” is the New Law of Mine-to-Market
By Adesuwa Dan-PrincewillAs we navigate toward the midpoint of 2026, the Nigerian mining landscape stands at a significant crossroads. For decades, our legal discourse centered on the "ground" that is - title ownership, customary land rights, and the intricacies of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. However, as an international attorney and consultant in this space, I have watched...
Three mine workers die from suspected generator fume at Kano mine pit
Three mine workers have died while two others were injured following a mining accident in Riruwai, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.Residents said the tragedy, which occurred on Wednesday, was a result of fumes from a water-pumping machine which reportedly filled a mining pit where the victims were working.The deceased were identified as Haruna Usaini and Yusha’u Sale,...
Unregulated Artisanal Mining in Ijesa Land : The Black Spot Growing in Plain Sight
By Babafemi Ojudu I travel regularly on the Ilesa–Ibadan Road. Each time I pass through the Ilesa axis, I am confronted by a troubling sight. On both sides of the highway, artisanal mining activities have expanded significantly. The miners are numerous. Many appear to have come from outside the area. Some are from northern Nigeria, while a considerable number are reportedly...
