Ayanleke lauds re-appointment of Fatima Shinkafi as SMDF/PAGMI boss, tasks her on ₦2.5b intervention fund, others
*Photo: Hajia Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi, Executive Secretary of SMDF/PAGMI* President of Miners Association of Nigeria, Mr Dele Ayanleke has commended President Bola Tinubu on the re-appointment ofHajia Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) and the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (PAGMI). The commendation was contained in a press statement issued on Sunday by Ayanleke and...
X-raying Nigeria’s MoU with France on Solid Minerals
By Dada Olusegun President Bola Tinubu as part of his global diplomatic shuttles to seek out more development opportunities for Nigeria through forging of partnerships with other nations, undertook a state visit to France. President Tinubu's trip to France was the first State Visit by a Nigerian President to France in 24 years and it signalled an evolution of relations...
Miners congratulate Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi on re-appointment, rally support for her
*Photo: Executive Secretary of SMDF/PAGMI, Hajia Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi* The Zamfara State chapter of the Association of Small Scale Miners of Nigeria has congratulated the newly re-appointed Executive Secretary of Solid Minerals Development Fund and Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative, SMDF/PAGMI, Hajia Fatima Umaru-Shinkafi. The association said her reappointment should further consolidate, deepen and strengthen the solid minerals sector. The association called on...
Kano State Solid Minerals Ministry Achieves Significant Milestones
*Photo: Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako* The Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources in Kano State has recorded notable achievements, according to Commissioner Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the mutual understanding between journalists and the ministry, which has enabled them to reach their target audience effectively. The...
Tinubu renews tenure of Fatima Shinkafi as ES of SMDF/PAGMI,cancels appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu* An earlier announced appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) has been cancelled. Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President,Information & Strategy, who had earlieron Friday made the announcement in press statement has issued another statement, saying there was no vacancy in the...
Solid Minerals MoU: We did not sign away mining rights to France – FG
The Federal Government has clarified that France is not taking over Nigeria ’s mining sector, solid minerals or security rights. Nigeria and France during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to France signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop joint projects to promote and diversify both countries’ critical minerals value chains in the solid minerals sector, leading to speculations...
Women In Mining Nigeria Hosts E-Walk to Commemorate 2024 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) marked the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a groundbreaking e-walk on December 4th. This global campaign, held annually from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10th (Human Rights Day), aims to amplify voices against GBV and inspire collective action. The virtual event, led...
Revisiting Nigeria’s Mining Legacy: Lessons from the Past “Explore Nigeria’s historical mining operations and their impact on today’s industry”
By Engr Alexander Elemo, MNSE, FIEAust, CPEng, B(Hons)Eng Unilorin (Nig), M.Eng/Eng Mngt UniSA (Aus) & MBA AIB (Aus) *Photo:By Engr Alexander Elemo* Nigeria's mining sector boasts a rich history that dates back over a century, with its evolution significantly influencing the nation's economic landscape. Understanding this legacy offers valuable insights into the current state of the industry and provides lessons for...
Japaul Gold secures N26b sand mining contract to transform Lekki’s Gracefield into the next Banana Island, touts gold mining plans
Japaul Gold Ventures has unveiled a N26.0 billion contract for sand mining at Gracefield Island, a strategic development at the end of Chevron Drive, Lekki, Lagos. Chairman of the company, Jegede Paul said that the deal, which was signed with Gravitas Investment Limited, is to reclaim swamps from the lagoon,l and transform the area into a high-end residential and commercial...
Critical minerals: China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips. Such chips...
