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...
Mining on priority list as VP Shettima embarks on two-day visit to Sweden
*Photo: VP Kashim Shettima* The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, will depart Abuja for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation. At the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President, during the working visit, will engage in high-level bilateral talks with key government officials, including a meeting with Crown...
Alake Says Boundary Commission Critical To Conflict Resolution In Mining Areas
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has harped on the need for collaboration with the National Boundary Commission to tackle boundary-related conflicts in mining areas. Speaking while receiving the commission's Director-General, Surv. Adamu Adaji, in his office, Alake, highlighted the significance of the agency in enabling smooth operations...
Uncontrolled Mining Activities Causing Ecological Disasters in Ogun-Gov. Abiodun
*Photo: Governor Dapo Abiodun* Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the cause of most erosions in Ogun State to activities of those who indiscriminately mine laterite and other natural resources in the state. The governor said members of the House of Representatives' Committee on Ecological Fund should impress on the federal agencies in charge of mining to monitor the activities of...
