Nigeria Imports 95% of Barite Despite Local Deposits and Content Act
Nigeria currently imports 95% of the barite required for its oil and gas industry, despite having significant local deposits and...
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Niger State Government Lifts Ban on Mining Activities
The Niger State Government has conditionally lifted the ban on mining activities across the state. Acting Governor Yakubu Garba announced...
Nigerian Government Charges Eight Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining Activities
The Nigerian Government has charged eight Chinese nationals and one Nigerian citizen for illegal mining activities in Abia State. This...
Nigeria to Revamp Mining Licences Focusing on Local Processing
Nigeria is to issue mining licences exclusively to companies that outline local processing plans, as part of new guidelines confirmed...
Niger Host Communities Threaten Legal Action Over Mining Collapse
The Niger State chapter of the Federation of Nigeria Mining Host Communities is threatening legal action against African Minerals and...
Mining Stakeholders Call for Inclusiveness to Tackle Inequalities in Nigeria
In a recent Multi-stakeholder Roundtable, stakeholders urged for greater inclusiveness and transparency in Nigeria's mining sector to combat inequalities. Organised...
Nigeria Faces $9 Billion Annual Loss from Illegal Mining, Says House Committee
The House of Representatives committee on solid minerals has revealed that Nigeria incurs a loss of $9 billion each year...
Thor Explorations Considers Burkina Faso Exit Amidst Political Instability
Thor Explorations is assessing its presence in Burkina Faso due to the instability caused by multiple coups in 2022, according...
Nigeria’s Mineral Reserves Estimated at $750 Billion, Plans for New Corporation Announced
- **Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announces Nigeria's mineral reserves worth $750 billion based on a preliminary report...
Lola Oladunjoye: Harnessing Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth for Economic Transformation
In a crucial step towards economic diversification, the Nigerian government is focused on leveraging the potential of its solid mineral...
