Kano Government Assures Investors In Mining Sector Of Safety
*Photo: Kano State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Safiyanu Kachako (2nd left) during a visit to his office by the Managing Director of Zarthwish Company, Mr. Alex Zhang* The Kano State Government has assured investors in the state's mining sector of safety and security. The assurance was given by the state Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Safiyanu...
We are repositioning Nigeria’s solid minerals sector to drive economic growth- Alake
By Kamal Tayo Oropo, News Agency of Nigeria.Nigeria’s solid mineral sector, which was once crucial to the nation’s economy, lost that recognition immediately the nation found oil. But, with the decreasing oil revenue, the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is revitalising the solid mineral sector and developing its infrastructure to attract foreign investments.According to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,...
FG prosecutes illegal mining suspects in Kogi, Ondo
*Photo: Some arrested illegal miners* As part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the federal government has charged suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi and Ondo states during a recent operation led by the Mining Marshals to court. The operation, code-named “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” took place in the Ikah Community of Ankpa LGA, Kogi State resulting in the arrest...
Mining Marshal to deploy intelligence gathering and technology against saboteurs – National Commander
*Photo: National Commander of the Mining Marshal, ACC J A Onoja(left) speaking at the recently concluded stakeholder engagement workshop held at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Wuse 2 Abuja.* The National Commander of the Mining Marshal, ACC J. A. Onoja, has reaffirmed the determination of the Squad to eliminate all forms of economic sabotage in the Nigerian mining sector. Onoja...
Nasarawa to host 6th National Council for Mining and Mineral Resources Development Meeting – Engr. Nkom, DG, Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office
*Photo L-R: Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office, Abuja, presenting a letter from the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake to Governor Abdullahi A. Sule* The 6th National Council for Mining and Mineral Resources Development Meeting coming up in November will be held in Nasarawa State. This was disclosed by Engr. Obadiah Simon...
Liberia shuts China Union’s Bong Mines over environmental violations
Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enforced the closure of Bong Mines operations due to multiple environmental regulation breaches after two warnings to operator China Union since June 2024. The mines, located approximately 150km north-east of Monrovia, was taken over by China Union in 2008 with an investment of $2.6bn (HK$21.83bn). It made its first iron ore shipment in 2014...
New Mining Act designed to maximise economic benefits, boost GDP – Alake
The proposed amendment to the Mining Act of 2007 aims to maximize economic benefits and establish the solid minerals sector as a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the near future, says Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake. He disclosed this on Friday, August 30, during a stakeholder meeting organised by the Ministry of...
Will Africa take control of its gold from the West?
By Vsevolod SviridovThe global crisis that has affected the entire world is compelling many countries to look for new ways to ensure their financial stability and independence. Record-high gold prices suggest a profitable direction to move in, and African countries understand this. However, because the West still mostly controls gold extraction in Africa, continent is forced to find a...
Australia invites Nigeria to attend African Down Under Conference in Perth
*Photo R-L: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development and the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Leilani Bin-Juda* In a significant move to bolster Nigeria-Australia relations in the mining sector, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Leilani Bin-Juda, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake. During the visit, the...
Niger State govt lifts ban on mining activities
The Niger State government has lifted its ban on mining activities in the state, a year after Governor Umaru Bago announced the restriction.Acting Governor Yakubu Garba, who announced the suspension at the Government House in Minna, outlined the conditions for mining companies to operate in the state.According to Garba, mining companies must approach the State Ministry of Mineral Resources...
