Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, advocates for moving beyond mineral extraction to […]
Nigeria to Establish Lithium and Rare Earth Processing Plants
Nigeria is launching lithium and rare earth processing plants to diversify its economy from oil, […]
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 […]
Nigeria to Halt Mineral Exports for Economic Value Addition
Dele Alake announced that Nigeria will stop exporting mineral resources to boost local processing and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Impact of Mining-Induced Displacement on Nigerian Communities
Mining activities in Nigeria provide economic benefits but also lead to significant community displacement, environmental […]
Nigeria’s Mining Sector: Investment Opportunities for South African Investors
Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, urged South African investors to explore opportunities […]