UNN Dept. of Geology visits VC, presents details of NAPE Annual International Conference and Exhibition
The Department of Geology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) recognized as the most dynamic department in Nigeria for advancing the training of geoscientists and mining professionals, recently paid a visit to the Vice-Chancellor ,Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, to share the department’s recent achievements, including several prestigious awards it has received. During the meeting, the department also presented details of...
Alleged illegal mining: Court adjourns FG’s case against 8 foreigners for adoption
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a charge filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining until May 12 for adoption of final written addresees. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case after the prosecution lawyer, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, cross examined the only defence witness (DW-1) in...
Police arrests 42 mine workers over Saturday’s abduction of Kwara monarch
The Kwara State police command has confirmed that 42 miners have been arrested following the abduction of Oba Salman Aweda of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, in an interview with newsmen on Monday morning, said the monarch was abducted by ten fully armed men on...
Plateau gas poisoning: MSMD suspends mining company’s operation as probe committee gets 20-day mandate
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has suspended Solid Unit Mining Company following the gas poisoning incident in Zurak community, Plateau State, which led to the death is tens of people.The Ministry said the suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of investigations into the tragedy.This is even as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele...
Army dismantle illegal gold mining site in Kogi
Troops of Operation MESA have dismantled an illegal mining camp in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, arresting three suspects during a coordinated security raid. The operation, which took place around 1:00 p.m. on April 13 in Taki community, was carried out by troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with local vigilante operatives. Security...
Steel Minister signs $1b Steel investment deal with India’s Rashmi Metaliks
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has signed a $1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Rashmi Metaliks Group to boost investment in Nigeria’s steel sector.The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Kolkata, India, and outlines a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period.The deal follows the Minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks...
Australian miner Chariot Resources secures six licences for lithium mining in Nigeria
In what is likely the first entry of an ASX-listed lithium company into Nigeria’s lithium sector, Australian miner Chariot Resources Limited has announced a lithium-rich mineral discovery in Nigeria following the approval of six mining licences by the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO). The entry of Chariot marks a significant step for Nigeria's critical minerals sector which is dominated...
FG, NCDC partner to unlock North Central mining potential
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (middle) with the Management team of the North Central Development Commission, during a visit to his office * The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has teamed up with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region and increase jobs through mineral processing. Receiving...
Why Nigeria Must Intensify Regulation of Its Booming Mining Sector,- By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi
*Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * It is an absolute fact. Nigeria stands on the threshold of a mineral-driven economic renaissance. Beneath its soil lies a vast repository of over 44 commercially viable minerals ranging from gold, lithium, and zinc to limestone and coal collectively valued at more than $700 billion. At a time when the global economy...
NRS takes over collection of royalties from mining firms
*l-r: Executive Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake during a collaborative meeting on mineral royalty administration at the minister’s office in Abuja The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is now responsible for the collection of mineral royalties from mining firms in Nigeria. The decision was agreed on at a meeting between the Minister...
