Mining sector: Alake calls for deepening of ties between Nigeria and UAE
*Photo:Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake (Right) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Shaeed Al-Shamsi during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development office in Abuja, on Oct. 29, 2024* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has made a case for enhanced trade relations between Nigeria and the...
Senate committee uncovers illegal mining activities in Kogi, seeks urgent action
The Senate ad hoc committee investigating alleged corruption and inefficiency at Ajaokuta Steel Company and at the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) has uncovered illegal mining activities at the NIOMCO in Itakpe, Kogi State.Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central district, raised the alarm on Monday during an oversight visit to the company.She expressed concern over the illegal extraction...
Mining Marshals arrest 3 Chinese, 2 Nigerians for illegal mining in Nasarawa
Five people have been arrested in Nasarawa State by Mining Marshals (MM)for illegal mining. The three Chinese and two Nigerians nationals were arrested on Monday for illegal mining of Fluorite, Zinc, Lead and Tin. They have reportedly been operating unlawfully since December 2021. Acting on credible intelligence, Mining Marshalls from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense corps raided their...
Osun/Thor’s Dispute: Governor Adeleke to get Osun Shares… Segilola to pay Taxes
*Photo: Governor Ademola Adeleke* Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended progress so far recorded in the state's dispute with Thor's Explorations Limited, affirming that mediation so far have confirmed the reality of most demands by the state government. Responding after receiving preliminary report from the state team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters, Prof. Lukuman...
Miners Association of Nigeria lauds Kogi Commissioner for Solid Minerals over composition of Board of Kogi Solid Minerals and Processing Company Limited
The Miners Association of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter, has praised the state Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, who also doubles as the Chairman of the State Mineral Resources And Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO), on the newly constituted Board of Directors for Kogi Solid Minerals and Processing Company Limited.The MAN, in a message of congratulations...
EFCC Assures MIREMCO of Collaboration against Illegal Mining
*Photo L-R: Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of MIREMCO , Lawal Umar Mayere and Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of EFCC, Dr Benedict Ubi* The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has assured Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) of the Commission’s collaboration and partnership towards stemming the tide of illegal mining...
Gold tops $2,700 for the first time to extend record-breaking run
Gold topped $2,700 an ounce for the first time as concerns over escalating conflicts in the Middle East and a tight US election race prompt investors to flock to safety.Bullion climbed as much as 1% to $2,720.17 an ounce, beating the all-time high set in the previous session. The bullish sentiment spilled over to the wider precious metals complex,...
Shettima arrives in Sweden for a 2-day visit…mining, trade, education, agriculture top agenda
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a 2-day working visit aimed at boosting trade and bilateral relations between both nations.The Vice President is accompanied by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and some heads of government agencies and parastatals.The visit, which is at the behest of...
Court orders final forfeiture of N2.7bn proceeds of illegal mining
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N2, 739,836,331.31(Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-nine Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-one Naira, Thirty-one Kobo), being proceeds of illegal mining of solid minerals in Endo Community, Nasarawa State. The judge gave the order following...
Illegal Mining: Court orders final forfeiture of Lideal Mines and Etong Agrotech’s N2. 7b funds in banks
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N2, 739,836,331.31(Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-nine Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-one Naira, Thirty-one Kobo), being proceeds of suspected illegal mining of solid minerals in Endo Community, Nasarawa State. The Judge gave the...
