Protecting Mining Communities in Cross River State: Governor Otu Signs Executive Order
- Cross River State government's Executive Order NO 1 of 2024 aims to protect mining communities from exploitation, insecurity and...
Month: August 2024
The Great Mining Bust: Nigerian and Chinese Nationals in Hot Water
The Federal Government in Nigeria has taken legal action against one Nigerian and eight Chinese individuals for illegal mining activities...
Nigeria Cracks Down on Dormant Mining Licences
- Nigerian government revoked 924 dormant mining licences, following revocation of 1,663 licences 6 months ago - Revoked licences include...
Revolutionizing the Mining Sector in Nigeria: A New Way to Empower Host Communities
- The House of Representative’s Committee on Solid Minerals proposed allocating 5% of mining revenue to host communities - The...
Nigeria’s Hidden Treasures: Mineral Wealth Valued at $750 Billion
- Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, revealed that the country's untapped mineral products are worth an estimated...
Unlocking Nigeria’s Mining Potential: AFC and SMDF Join Forces to Drive Development
- AFC and SMDF partner to upgrade Nigeria’s mining sector - Aim to derisk sector and move from artisanal to...
The Fight Against Illegal Mining in Nigeria: The Story of Audi’s Mining Marshals
- Illegal mining is a persistent issue in Nigeria, causing massive revenue loss and environmental degradation. - The Ministries of...
Mining License Review: A Step Towards Sustainable Growth
Key takeaways from the mining sector meeting: - Minister Dr. Dele Alake emphasized the need to revise license rates to...
Nigeria’s Loss to Illegal Mining: A Growing Concern
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals disclosed that Nigeria loses N9 billion annually to illegal mining, causing significant...
Nigeria’s First Lithium Mining Project Given Green Light
- The Jupiter Lithium Project in Kaduna State is set to begin mining, making it Nigeria's first Tier One lithium...
