Mining license rates to be reviewed – FG
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development* The Federal Government has announced plans to review the rates of mining licenses in the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, during a consultative meeting with stakeholders in the mining industry in Abuja. According to him, the review of the licenses and other...
Mining areas record rise in out-of-school children- Report
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development * Abuja, May 1, 2024(NAN) Mining communities continue to experience a rise in out-of-school children due to their pursuit of quick cash through mineral exploration and other activities in the value chain. N&G consulting firm Ltd, a specialist consultancy offering organisational development, leading change, organisational culture and coaching stated this in its...
FG unveils gender strategy for mining sector
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development (middle) at the event with officials of Women In Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN)* The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has unveiled the gender strategy for the Nigerian Mining and Steel sectors, as a pioneering initiative to foster diversity, empowering women and enhancing the overall sustainability of the...
Mark your diary for QMIHSC 2024
The 35th Annual Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) takes place at The Star, Gold Coast, 18 – 21 August 2024. The theme for this year is “Back to the Future” – Explore the balance between simplicity and technology in navigating future challenges. The 2024 program builds on previous successes, offering relevant content, diverse speakers, and extended networking opportunities....
Dr Alabi Inaugurated As Kwara Commissioner For Solid Minerals
*Photo: Dr Alabi Afeez Abolore* Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, April 29, 2024, swore in Dr Alabi Afeez Abolore as Commissioner for Solid Minerals, charging him to be patriotic, hardworking and prudent in his new office. Dr Alabi, a native of Iponrin in Ilorin East local government, had earlier served the state as Commissioner for Tertiary Education until May...
High demand for Mining Marshal shows sector’s support for policy- Solid Minerals Development Minister
Photo L-R: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi A. Sule and Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu during a roundtable summit on sustainable development of Mining Industry in Nigeria organized by National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in collaboration with Bruit Costaud held in Abuja on April 29,...
Alake excited as Glencore Group, world’s biggest mining company, expresses desire to invest in Nigeria
*Photo L-R: Dr Dele Alake and Glencore Group CEO, Gary Nagle* Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has expressed excitement over the interest showed by Glencore Group to invest in the Nigerian mining sector. He said this is an indication that current efforts to sanitise the mining sector are attracting international big players. Dr Alake stated this on his social...
EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese, Company for Alleged Illegal Mining
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 22, 2024 arraigned two Chinese: Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi alongside their company, Ebuy Concept Limited before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin over alleged illegal mining activities. The defendants were arraigned on one-count bordering on possession of solid...
Alake Hails Nasarawa On Lithium Factory, Mining Development
*Photo L-R: Dr Dele Alake, Governor Abdullahi Sule* The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has applauded Nasarawa State for supporting the establishment of a lithium processing facility in the state and providing an enabling environment for mining operations. Speaking whilst receiving Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule in his office on Monday, 22nd April, 2024,Alake emphasised that the investment...
High-grade lithium deposits: Nigeria well-positioned to power clean energy future of Europe and the world – President Tinubu
*Photo L-R: President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands* President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday,...
