Nigeria Issues Mining Licences and Enhances Sector Cooperation
In Q1 2025, Nigeria approved 867 mining licenses, generating over N6.95 billion in fees and signing a crucial MoU with...
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Federal Government Collects N6.96bn in Mining Fees and Expands Sector
In Q1 2023, the Federal Government collected N6.96 billion in mining fees and registered 118 private mineral buying centres, with...
FG Collects ₦6.95 Billion in Mining Fees in Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, Nigeria's federal government collected ₦6.95 billion in mining fees and registered 118 private mineral buying centres, indicating...
Nigeria and South Africa Sign Pact to Enhance Mining Cooperation
Nigeria and South Africa signed an MoU to boost mining cooperation, focusing on investment, technology transfer, and knowledge sharing. Key...
Nigeria to Launch Two Lithium Factories in 2025, Creating 27,000 Jobs
In Q2 2025, Nigeria's two lithium factories will launch, creating 27,000 jobs. The government is regulating illegal mining and enhancing...
Nigeria and South Africa Strengthen Mining Collaboration Through MoU
Nigeria and South Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the mining sector, following a Bi-National Commission's...
Nigerian Senate Endorses $500 Million Chinese Mining Investment
The Nigerian Senate has backed a $500 million Chinese investment in the solid minerals sector, focusing on operations in three...
Why Foreign Investors Should Prioritise Nigeria for Mining Investments
Babatope Agbeyo of Gem Giant Ltd urges foreign investors to prioritise Nigeria, especially in mining. He calls for state support...
Mali Partially Lifts Mining Permit Suspension Amid New Regulations
Mali's mines ministry will partially lift its suspension on mining permits from March 15, allowing some applications while maintaining a...
Thor Explorations Shares Surge After Winning Dispute in Nigeria
Thor Explorations' shares surged after a Nigerian committee cleared its subsidiary of any wrongdoing related to the Segilola gold mine,...
