The Occurrence and Economic Importance of Carbonate Minerals in Nigeria
By Engr Fatai Jimoh, MNSME, R- Comeg IntroductionMinerals are naturally occurring inorganic crystalline substances with definite chemical compositions which can be represented by a formular.Carbonate minerals are a significant class of materials that play an important role in various industries due to their diverse applications. In Nigeria, carbonate minerals, especially limestone and dolomite, have been vital to the economy for...
Breaking: FG lifts ban on mineral exploration in Zamfara
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state. Making the announcement during a press briefing at the weekend, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated that the nation has a lot to gain...
Saudi Arabia hits lithium jackpot, discovers ‘white gold’ reserves in its oil fields
Saudi Arabia, whose economy is based around its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, has found another source to diversify its oil-rich economy as the kingdom announced the discovery of huge lithium reserves in its oil fields near the sea. According to reports, Saudi Aramco, the country's state-owned petroleum and natural gas company, extracted lithium under a pilot...
Alake lauds mining engineers on effort to sanitise mining sector
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has praised Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) for sanitising mining sector.Alake spoke at COMEG 14th induction of 143 members and 20 corporate members in Abuja.The minister hailed the digital stamp, which includes use of unrecyclable paper sticker embedded with security features.He noted that the innovation curbed unwholesome practice...
Troops arrest illegal miners, recover precious stones, others in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade, deployed at Garba Chede Checkpoint in Bali Local Government Area, have apprehended a group of illegal miners and seized precious stones being transported out of the area. Acting on credible intelligence, the vigilant troops on 17 December intercepted a truck with a foreign registration number B 0515 VV, which was found to be concealing illegally mined...
“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...
