Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Fund signs MoU with Geoscan GmbH of Berlin
On the sidelines of the German Chancellor's visit to the Country in October 2023, Nigeria Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) signed a Memorandum of...
Rare Earth Metals: The Next Gold Rush to Challenge China
Norway recently announced its discovery of Europe’s largest proven deposit of highly prized rare earth metals, a group of 17 elements that are essential...
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...
FG Launches Mineral Resources Decision Support System
*Photo R-L: Executive Secretary, Solid Minerals Development Fund, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake...
ATM Quarries will commence mining operations in Omuo-Ekiti by January – Theophilus Sanyaolu Oluwase’ki,...
*Photo: Mr. Theophilus Sanyaolu Oluwase’ki*
Mr. Theophilus Sanyaolu Oluwase’ki, is a Nigerian Lawyer and Entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His company, ATM Quarries Ltd,...
‘World’s largest’ untapped iron ore project secures $15b funding
"The Guinea Government confirmed earlier this week that Simandou shareholders have signed financing agreements, which will fund critical infrastructure like rail and ports".
Rio Tinto...
Dele Alake wades into crisis between Osun Government and Segilola Mining Company
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development says it is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun...
Gold bars are worth a million dollars for the first time
For the first time ever, a bar of gold is worth a cool one million dollars.
The milestone was reached Friday, when the precious metal’s...
A Weekend Balderdash, – By Kehinde Bamigbetan
"Nigeria's low investment in solid minerals exploration is an international embarrassment and this administration is determined to reverse the stigma."
*Photo: Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser...
FG Announces New Mining Rates
"Under the new regime, investors applying for a Mining Lease license will pay N3 million, while Small Scale Mining Lease (SSML) applicants will pay...
