China discovers world’s largest underground gold deposit worth over $80bn
China has uncovered the world’s largest known gold deposit, estimated to be worth over $80 billion. Located at the Wangu goldfield in central China, this massive discovery could yield more than 1,000 tonnes of gold, according to the Geological Bureau of Hunan. The site in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, contains 40 gold veins, which are long, narrow channels filled with...
Opportunities membership of Tinubu’s entourage to France afforded me – Alake
*Photo L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Minister of Culture, Hanatu Musawa, in France as part of President Bola Tinubu's entourage* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has said his membership of President Bola Tinubu's entourage to France on a State Visit afforded him opportunities to engage with key...
Historical Mining Operations in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis with Other African Nations and Leading Mining Countries
-By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng, BSc(Hons)Eng Unilorin (Nig), M.Eng/Eng Mngt UniSA (Aus) & MBA AIB (Aus)- *Photo:Engr Alexander Elemo* Nigeria's mining sector has a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century. The country is endowed with a variety of mineral resources, including tin, columbite, coal, and gold. However, over the decades, the sector's contribution to the national...
CSOs applaud Nasarawa Assembly for summoning Chinese firm over alleged mining pollution
Environmental advocacy groups have given the thumbs up to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for summoning Chinese firm - Multiverse Synee Mining Company Limited to appear before it today (Wednesday 27 November 2024) at the Assembly complex for questioning over mining impacts in Abuni community, Awe Local Government Area of the state. The groups – Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI),...
Mining Cadastre Office collaborates with DSS on Cyber Security
Photo: DG- MCO, Engr. O. S Nkom in group photograph with DSS resource personnel and members of MCO staff after the Cyber Security training The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), in its commitment to its online service delivery and curbing cyber crimes associated with the INTERNET, is collaborating with the Department of State Service (DSS) to train members of staff...
Ministry of Solid Minerals Postpones Mining Council Conference
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), in consultation with the Nasarawa State Government, has postponed the sixth edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development, earlier scheduled to be held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, from November 27th to 29th. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Mary Ogbe, stated that the postponement was due to logistical...
Alake reads riot Act to MIREMCO, Issues 90-day performance ultimatum
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has given the Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) a 90-day ultimatum to improve its performance or face severe sanctions from the federal government. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MIREMCO Chairmen, Dr. Alake expressed his dissatisfaction with the agency's current performance, emphasizing that it is MIREMCO's...
Ministry Workers Seek EFCC’s Intervention against Illegal Mining in Port Harcourt
Workers in the Ministry of Solid Minerals under the aegis of Federal Mines Officers have sought the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against illegal mining activities. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Commission on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the President of its Port Harcourt Branch,...
Alake urges Mining CEOs to champion establishment of Mining Development Banks
*Photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake (2nd left), speaking at the CEO Roundtable on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2024 Nigeria Mining Week* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has charged Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of mining companies to lead the way in establishing mining development banks to guarantee the needed long-term credit...
2024 Nigerian Mining Week closes with broader understanding about ongoing reforms, calls for liberalisation of sector
*Photo: Minister on Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake ( Middle) in a group photograph with some critical stakeholders at the event* *Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake making a speech. Seated is President of Miners Association of Nigeria, Mr Dele Ayanleke* By Shakirudeen Bankole, Abuja The 9th edition of the Nigerian Mining Week, a three-day long convergence of stakeholders...
