Minister Pledges to Tackle Environmental Challenges Ahead of Nigeria Mining Week
The 9th Nigeria Mining Week will address environmental issues linked to the sector, with Minister Dr. Dele Alake committing to...
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Nigeria Enhances Mining Strategy: From Extraction to Value Addition
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, advocates for moving beyond mineral extraction to enhance local value addition and...
Nigeria to Establish Lithium and Rare Earth Processing Plants
Nigeria is launching lithium and rare earth processing plants to diversify its economy from oil, aiming for local employment and...
Nigeria Forms 250 Cooperatives to Support Artisanal Miners and Combat Illegal Mining
The Federal Government has established 250 cooperatives for artisanal miners to combat illegal mining, aiming to shift towards formalisation and...
Nigeria to Halt Mineral Exports for Economic Value Addition
Dele Alake announced that Nigeria will stop exporting mineral resources to boost local processing and value addition. This strategy aims...
Only 1,000 of 7,141 Mining Licenses Active, Says NIMCO Director General
The NMCO has issued 7,141 mining licenses, but only 1,000 are active, revealing inefficiencies in the sector. Director General Obadiah...
Concerns Rise as Nigeria Issues 7,000 Mining Licenses with Only 1,000 Active Mines
The NMCO disclosed that although it has approved 7,000 mining licenses, fewer than 1,000 mines are active. Director General Obadiah...
NMCO Director General Advocates Reform for Underutilised Mining Licences
The NMCO reported that only 1,000 of the 7,141 issued mining licenses are active. DG Obadiah Nkom advocated for reforms...
Nigeria Courts Western Miners to Diversify Economy Beyond Oil and Gas
Nigeria is courting Western miners to reduce its reliance on oil and gas, which dominates government revenue. The initiative aims...
Nigeria Ambassadors Urge South African Miners to Invest in Renewed Mining Sector
Dr Dele Alake has urged South African investors to explore Nigeria's reformed mining sector during an investment forum. Key improvements...
