Illegal Mining Activities in Borno Despite Ban: NSCDC on the Trail
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disclosed that illegal mining activities are persisting in Borno, despite the...
Month: April 2024
Addressing Illegal Mining in Cross River: Gov Otu Establishes 8-Man Committee
In an effort to address the pervasive problem of illegal mining in Cross River, Governor Bassey Otu has taken decisive...
Illegal Mining Suspects Apprehended in Borno State
The Borno State Police Command has made a significant arrest, apprehending four individuals for their involvement in alleged illegal mining...
Boost in Applications for New Mineral Titles and Modifications in Nigeria
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has recently reported a significant increase in applications for new mineral titles and modifications...
Nigeria’s New Mining Policy Paves the Way for Local Beneficiation
Nigeria has recently achieved significant progress in its mining industry with the latest announcement from Thor Explorations. The company has...
The Surge in Electronic Mining Cadastre System Applications
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has recorded a significant influx of 10,805 new applications for mineral titles and modifications...
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Mining in Nigeria
Two Chinese nationals, Xiao Yi (aged 50) and Duan Yahong (52), have been detained in Lagos, Nigeria, as a result...
Nurturing the Next Generation of Mining Professionals for the Sustainable Growth of the Sector
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has underscored the critical importance of nurturing younger professionals in...
Nigeria’s New Policy Sparks Shift in Mining Industry
Nigeria is embarking on a bold initiative to overhaul its mining sector by exclusively granting new mining licenses to companies...
Senate Launches Probe into Declining Revenue from Solid Minerals and Calls for Halt in the Sale of Mining Assets
The Senate has taken a crucial step in addressing the declining revenue generated from solid minerals in the country. In...
