Following on the Jan.16 explosion that rocked Ibadan from illegal miners’ stored explosives, Ogun House of Assembly passed a resolution on Thursday calling on regulatory agencies to enforce safety precautions in the handling of explosives. This, the house noted, had…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says mining firms will be sanctioned if they do not comply with the revised Community Development Agreements (CDA). Alake gave the warning in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media,…
The Edo State government, on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to partner with a group from Europe, known as Uranium One, to explore investment in solid mineral resources in the state. The State Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Mr…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has rallied support of the international community to drive value addition domestically in the mining sector. This, the minister said, was critical for the development of the mining industry and Africa’s…
The Borno Government on Sunday reaffirmed its ban on illegal mining and warned defaulters of the dire consequences. Prof. Usman Tar, information and internal security commissioner, in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, enjoined the public to adhere strictly to…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says more revocation of mining license is in the offing for other categories of defaulters in 2024. Alake issued the warning in his New Year Goodwill Message to Nigerians in Lagos…
Illegal mining activities in Nigeria have been a major concern for the government and citizens alike. The consequences of illegal mining go beyond financial losses, as it also fuels criminal activities such as banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping. The recent acknowledgment…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has assured residents of the state that mining processing would commenced in 2024 as part of his plans to increasing the state’s bonuses in line with reality . Adeleke made this known in a statement …
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) says it recently published a list of defaulters numbering 3,032 and also revoked 3,402 titles. The Director-General, NMCO, Mr Obadiah Nkom, disclosed this while featuring in the State House briefing organised by the Presidential…
The mining sector in Nigeria, rather than forming a formidable force for economic strength which it has the potential to drive, has become an endangered specie with the scourge of illegal ventures which have entangled the sector. It is apparent…
