– Concerns expressed by Nigerian Minerals and Mining Sector stakeholders regarding sudden fee increases
– Fear that new rates could drive operators out of business
– Calls for review of new rates for fairness
– Forum, led by President of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, commends closure of MinDiver Project
– Sees National Geodata Center and Nigerian Mineral Decision Support System as pivotal for sector’s growth
– Concerns over state governments’ interference in mining operations
– Urging Minister to declare state-run regulatory agencies illegal
– Criticism of Mining Act review for excluding key industry players
– Calls for return to inclusive consultation processes
– Proposed measures to address sector’s challenges
– Emphasis on commitment to partnering with government for sector’s success
– Caution that potential for economic diversification may remain unrealized without unified federal and state government action
– Uncertainty over government response to concerns and potential changes to current regulations in mineral mining sector.