Mining can have both positive and negative impacts on local communities. This…
Community Development and The Nigerian Mining Sector
Month: September 2024
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Plateau State Government Warns Traditional Rulers
At the opening of a two-day consultative forum with critical stakeholders on…
SMDF to Train 1000 Women in Gemstone Mining and Jewelry Making
A new program by the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) aims to…
Osun Urged to Prioritise Environmental Protection Over Gold Mining Revenue
The Osun Masterminds (TOM) has criticised the Osun State Government for allegedly…
Women Miners Speak on Overcoming Mining Challenges in Nigeria
Africa holds vast deposits of precious minerals, yet the continent struggles to…
Mining Sector Shows Great Promise Despite Manufacturers Withdrawal
The manufacturing sector is showing a rapid decline as the latest Business…
Nigeria to Acquire More Lead Detection Equipment – Alake
The Federal Government plans to acquire additional equipment to detect lead in…
Osun State Pursues N3.2 Billion in Unpaid Taxes from Segilola Gold Project
The Osun State Government has stated its determination to recover N3.2 billion…
Poor Infrastructure Hinders Nigeria’s Mining Sector
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the Mining & Quarrying…
The Land Use Dilemma in Nigeria’s Mining and Agricultural Conflict
Nigeria, a resource-rich nation, is seeing increased conflict between mining and agriculture,…
Meet the Speakers at This Year’s Gold and Gemstone Conference
The Lagos Gold and Gemstone conference kicked off its first day Today…
Corruption Hinders Mining Operations in Nigeria
Corruption is a pervasive problem in the Nigerian mining sector, hindering its…
Riverbeds to Pegmatites: Key Components of Artisanal Mining in Nigeria
Artisanal mining in Nigeria refers to small-scale, informal mining activities often carried…
Senate Approves Bill for Mine Rangers Service Establishment
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill to create the…
Ecobank Champions Women Empowerment in Mining Sector
Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Women in Mining in Nigeria (WIMIN) ahead…
