The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said the Federal Government has arrested a total of 300 illegal miners across the country in a move to revitalise Nigeria’s mining sector. Alake made this known during a strategic briefing…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for enhanced cooperation between stakeholders in the solid minerals sector and the National Parks Service to tackle illegal mining and reduce incidents of mine pit collapses. This statement follows…
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on…
The Federal Government has set up a committee to investigate the taxation and operational disputes between the Osun Government, and Segilola Resources Operating Limited(SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations limited. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says prioritising local value addition is key to Africa’s industrialisation and sustainable economic growth. Alake said this on the sidelines of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) meeting during the 79th…
The Federal Government has warned foreign nationals associated with funding banditry that they would be prosecuted for economic sabotage and for waging war against the Nigerian state. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave the warning in…
By Matthew Denis The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake has called on stakeholders across the African continent to create the trans African mining trade routes. Alake, who a few weeks ago emerged as the chairman of a mining…
By Deborah Ajulo The Hon. Minister of Solid Minerals Dr. Henry Dele Alake has disclosed that the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 edition will showcase economic prosperity, climate change, internal revenue generation (IGR) among others. Information…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has indicated that Nigeria currently has 44 globally sought-after mineral resources in abundance. He also said that the government apprehended a total of over 300 illegal operators with more than 133 currently…
The Federal Government has warned against illegal mining operations and cautioned land owners against the activity. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, issued the warning in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on…
