Mining

Nigeria Kicks Off Africa’s Largest Rare Earth Minerals Project

Nigeria is set to establish Africa's largest rare earth minerals plant. The $400 million FDI from Hasetins Commodities Ltd marks a significant investment. Over 10,000...

Nigeria Secures $800 Million Mining Investment Through Local Processing

Nigeria secures $800 million in mining investments for 2024. NCDMB calls for local processing plans in mining licences. Policy reforms boost domestic capacity and prohibit...

Alake Urges Value Addition as FG Issues 867 Mining Licences

Dele Alake urges African nations to stop raw mineral exports. Nigeria has issued 867 mining licenses, generating N6.95bn revenue. The mining sector revenues surged to...

Nigeria’s Local Content Reforms Trigger Mining Boom

Nigeria's mining industry is rapidly transforming due to local content reforms. NCDMB's policies target the barite value chain, vital for drilling. Investment in Nigeria's mining...

Nine Arrested for Illegal Mining Activities in Niger

Nine suspected illegal miners were arrested in Niger State. The arrested include five Chinese nationals and four Nigerians. A large quantity of sophisticated mining equipment...

EFCC Arrests Nine Individuals for Illegal Mining in Niger

Nine individuals arrested in Kaniyan Village for illegal mining. The suspects include five Chinese nationals and four Nigerians. A vast range of mining equipment has...