Adamawa has massive gold deposits, says Commissioner for Solid Minerals
*Photo: Governor Ahmadu Fintirin of Adamawa State* From Blessing Sabastine, Yola The Adamawa State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr. Ibrahim Haruna, has said that the state has large quantity of gold deposits across the state. The Commissioner who spoke exclusively to our correspondent in Yola said that the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, is working tirelessly to ensure that...
Alleged Illegal Dealing in Mineral Resources: EFCC Docks Chinese Brothers, One Other in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 arraigned two Chinese siblings: Wang Jian and Wang Richard before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu. The Chinese siblings were arraigned alongside Michael Berneth Agu, a Nigerian, on a three count charge bordering on...
South Africa vows to ‘smoke out’ trapped illegal miners
The South African government has vowed it will not send help to hundreds of illegal miners who are believed to be hiding inside an abandoned mine in the country’s North West province.Authorities have cut off food and water to the miners, a day after cabinet minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni vowed that the police will “smoke them out.” “We are not...
Over 200 mining sites recovered from bandits and illegal miners by Mining Marshals- NSCDC Commandant General
*Photo: Mining Marshals during an exercise* Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dr Ahmed Audi has said over 200 mining sites have been recovered from bandits and illegal miners across the country following the inauguration of Mining Marshals by the Federal Government. The Commandant General added that 300 suspects are cooling their heels behind the...
Alake restates FG’s commitment to making mining sector cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy…Previews Nigeria Mining Week
*Photo R-L: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake;Director (Human Resource Management), Mrs Ijeoma Idika and Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, at a press conference on Tuesday* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has restated the Nigerian government’s commitment to transforming the mining sector into a cornerstone of the...
13 persons buried alive in collapsed Plateau mine
About 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. This was confirmed to newsmen in Jos, the state capital, on Monday by Dr Joshua Riti, Chairman of the LGA Riti expressed sadness over the imcident said it occurred last Saturday. The collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries...
Alake woos South African mining investors
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has charged South African investors and global mining giants to seize the opportunities presented by ongoing reforms and the improved business climate in Nigeria’s mining sector. In his keynote address at the inaugural International Investment Forum and Roadshow in South Africa for the Solid Minerals Sector in...
EFCC Arrests Chinese Nationals, Nigerians Over Illegal Solid Minerals Export in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals and two Nigerians on Friday for attempting to illegally export solid minerals out of Nigeria. The suspects, identified as Wang Jiang, Wang Richard, Donatus Agupusi, and Michael Benneth Agu, were apprehended due to the lack of necessary export permits, according to Dele Oyewale, Head of...
Photo news: Adeleke visits Alake
*Photo L-R: Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Minister...during a visit by the Governor to the Minister on Friday, 8th November 2024*
Kano State Solid Mineral Ministry Ready To Partner Donor Agencies on Good Governance – Alhaji Safiyanu Kachako
*Photo: Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako (3rd right) with a delegation of Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE)* Kano State Ministry of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources expressed readiness to collaborating with both local and international donor agencies in formulating good policies that will culminate to enhancing good governance in the sector. Commissioner of the Ministry, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza...
