Effective Collaboration to Minimize Environmental Impact of Mining in Nigeria

The Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment in Nigeria are joining forces to ensure that mining operations in the country have minimal adverse impact on the environment, in accordance with global best practices.

In a meeting with the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing mining areas, removing barriers to smooth operations, and ensuring that mining processes comply with international standards with minimal environmental impact.

Mr Lawal also emphasized the importance of addressing security issues at mining sites and the urgency of protecting the environment from degradation caused by mining operations in discussions with his counterpart.

He highlighted the recent launch of a solid minerals roadmap, which takes into consideration the environmental impact of mining activities. He emphasized the need for close collaboration to ensure that all mining activities fall within the permissible limit of environmental impact.

Overall, the collaboration between the Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment is a positive step towards responsible and sustainable mining practices in Nigeria. This cooperative effort aims to align the country’s mining operations with global standards, while mitigating environmental harm.