Segilola Resources Secures Court Injunction to Continue Gold Mining Amid State Disputes
Segilola Resources has received an Interim Injunction from the Federal High Court allowing it to continue gold mining operations amid...
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Tinubu Directs Mining Licences Only to Firms Promoting Local Value Addition
President Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Solid Minerals to grant mining licences only to firms that can demonstrate local...
Nigeria’s Government Unveils Software to Attract Mineral Investment
The Nigerian government recently launched the Decision Support System (DSS) to provide investors with vital information on mineral resources. Initiated...
Formation of Committee to Resolve Mining Disputes in Osun State
Dr. Dele Alake has inaugurated a committee to address disputes between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited...
The Intersection of Illegal Mining, Gender Exploitation, and Weapon Trafficking in Northern Nigeria
Illegal mining in northern Nigeria has serious implications, with the exchange of illegally mined gold for weapons and the exploitation...
Nigeria’s Mining Code Reform Requires Enhanced Northern Security
Nigeria plans to overhaul its mining code to boost investment in a sector that currently contributes 0.3% to GDP. However,...
National Council on Mining to Drive Growth in Nigeria’s Mineral Sector
The NCMMRD's 5th Edition will convene in Ilorin from January 15-17, 2024, to discuss the minerals and metals sector under...
Navigating Nigeria’s Gold Conflicts: Challenges and Initiatives
The conflicts in northwest Nigeria are increasingly driven by competition over gold resources, exacerbated by environmental degradation and illegitimate mining...
Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development Endorses Nigeria Mining Week
Nigeria Mining Week, endorsed by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, will take place from 18-20 November 2024 in Abuja....
Nigeria Secures $1 Billion MoU with Chinese Firms for Iron Ore-to-Steel Project in Kogi State
Nigeria's government has signed a $1 billion MoU with Chinese firms for an iron ore-to-steel project in Kogi State, promoting...
