South Sudan’s Minister of Mines, Martin Gama Abucha, is set to headline the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 in Cape Town, where he will participate in the Ministerial Forum. His address will focus on South Sudan’s evolving policy environment, investment incentives, and infrastructure initiatives aimed at unlocking the country’s largely untapped mineral wealth. The
Firm Calls for Tinubu’s Intervention Amid Illegal Mining Threat in Nasarawa
Capital Apex Synergy Global Services Limited has raised the alarm over the detrimental impact of illegal mining on Nigeria’s mining industry, urging the Federal Government to take decisive action. The company’s engineer, Olurotimi Ogunnaike, speaking during a press conference in Abuja, stated that unauthorised mining operations are a significant barrier to the sector’s contribution to
Kogi Slashes Debt by Over ₦100bn, Secures 15 Mining Licences for Economic Growth
The Kogi State Government has announced a substantial reduction in its domestic debt, which now stands at ₦20.38 billion—down from ₦121.81 billion recorded in the final quarter of 2023. The new figure, disclosed by the Debt Management Office (DMO) as of March 31, 2025, positions Kogi as the fifth lowest in domestic debt among Nigeria’s
Mining’s Effects on Nearby Communities
Over time, it has been seen that mining operations have a detrimental impact on local farming communities, fisheries, and livestock grazing areas. The process of extracting economically valuable and practical minerals from earthly reserves is known as mining. The mining industry is underregulated, which allows for illicit mining operations despite the industry’s potential to yield
Current Solid Mineral Prices in Nigeria: Trends and Economic Implications
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is shifting as global demand rises for resources like gold, tantalite, lithium, and limestone. Gold, in particular, has recently surged in value as a hedge against economic uncertainty, enabling Nigerian artisanal miners to sell at competitive prices. Lithium, increasingly sought after for electric vehicle batteries, is also experiencing a price boom,
Classique Geo-Consults Prioritises Environmental Safety, Youth Training in Gombe Mining Drive
Classique Geo-Consults Nigeria Limited is setting a new standard in a bid to advance mineral exploration while safeguarding communities and the environment mining industry in Gombe State. Speaking to our correspondent in an exclusive interview, the company’s CEO, Suleiman Muhammad Adam, emphasised that the firm is not only focused on exploration but also committed to
Edo Govt, Women in Mining Partner for Safer, Sustainable Mining
The Edo State Government has partnered with the Women in Mining Association to promote sustainable practices and prioritise health and safety in the mining sector. This collaboration took centre stage at a one-day seminar themed “Environmental Hazards in Mining Sites and Health Management for Miners,” held at the Ministry of Mining’s Conference Hall in Benin
Mining Minister Pledges Support for Gemstone Hub at Yakubu Gowon University
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has promised unwavering support for the newly established Department of Gemology and Gemstones at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. According to a press statement released on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, this pioneering initiative, the first of its
Women Miners Demand Stricter EIA Enforcement to Protect Communities
The Women Miners in Nigeria (WMIN) have urged the federal government to enforce strict compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) law, calling it a necessary measure to curb environmental degradation caused by mining activities. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), National President of the association, Mrs Janet
Oyo’s Itasa Community Raises Alarm Over Illegal Mining
Residents of the Itasa community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State have voiced concerns over the damaging effects of illegal mining in their region. They accuse miners of causing environmental destruction, increasing insecurity, and worsening economic hardship. At a press conference held at the Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC) in Ibadan, Prof.