The positive impact of international mining: A story in need of a makeover
By Ingrid Hibbard *Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development* It is true. It has never been more critical to own your story. I often wonder how many people know about the gold nanoparticle used to develop rapid Covid-19 tests worldwide, or the number of mining companies in Africa working to eliminate malaria through community-based health programs? What...
Russian firm, Rosatom commences exploration of lithium in Edo, gets nod to build processing plant
One of Europe’s largest nuclear energy companies, Rosatom, has commenced exploration of lithium in Edo and has gotten the state government’s approval to build a lithium processing plant. The Commissioner of Mining and Energy, Hon. Enaholo Ojiefoh, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Benin City, noted that staff of the company have been resident in the State...
Benue Gov Alia suspends all mining activities
*Photo: Gov. Hyacinth Alia* The Benue Government has suspended all mining activities in the state until miners’ data has been compiled. Gov. Hyacinth Alia gave the directive when he met with members of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Benue Chapter, in Makurdi. He also directed the Mineral Resources and Environment Management Committee (MIREMCO) to immediately begin documenting the data of all miners in the...
The critical-minerals boom is here. Can Africa take advantage?
By Alexander Tripp *Photo:Dr. Dele Alake, Nigerian's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, on March 21, 2024, during the inauguration of the Mines Marshals to secure the mining environment.* Technology is increasingly influencing the way people around the world live, creating opportunities in some cases and introducing new challenges in others.Just as important as a technology’s impact is the technology’s origin—or origins....
Solid Minerals Minister unveils Mines Marshals to secure mining sites…Charges them to smoke out illegal miners
*Photo L-R: Muhammad Suleiman MNI, Director, Human Resources, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Gaza Gbefwi, Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, OFR, MNI, Commandant General Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Atta John Onoja, Chief Superintendent of Corps during the launching and formal handing...
FG charges mining professionals to groom younger cadres to sustain development of sector
Photo R-L: The Executive Governor, Plateau State, HE Caleb Mutfwang, representative of the HM, MSMD, Dr. Dele Alake and DG - MCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom with NMGS President, Prof. Olatunji at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society Annual International Conference & Exhibition held at Anguldi Zawan, Jos Plateau State on Tuesday, 19th March,...
No more mining licence without plans for local value addition- Dele Alake
Photo L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Gaza Gbefwi, during a visit by lawmakers, House Committee on Solid Minerals Development to support in repositioning the mining sector on changing the economic fortunes of Nigeria at the ...
Alake Advocates Mineral Equity To Avoid Debt Trap
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the proven mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people. Speaking at a Ministerial Roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC recently, Alake deplored unwholesome pressure on African governments by loan marketers despite global concerns over the declining capacity of many countries to settle their debts.
Mining Sector: FG, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages
We Are Commited to Recovering Unpaid Royalties and Taxes - Alake. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC), have resolved to strengthen collaboration to block revenue leakages in the mining sector. Speaking while welcoming the RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Bello, and his team to his office recently,...
Mining Development: Nigeria, US Explore Areas of Strategic Partnership.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States (US) as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development. Speaking while receiving Charge d'Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene in his office on Thursday, Alake lauded the United States’ commitment to fostering cooperation with Nigeria in diverse sectors of the economy, stating...
