President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned of the serious consequences Africa faces due to its long-standing role as a supplier of raw minerals to other continents, a practice that has continued to impoverish the continent and hinder its development. Speaking at the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) meeting held alongside the 79th Session of the
Plateau Paramount Ruler Calls for Environmental Sustainability in the Mining Sector
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Dah Jacob Gyang Buba, alongside other traditional leaders in Plateau State, has emphasised the need for environmental sustainability and transparency within the state’s mining sector. Buba made this appeal during the opening of a two-day consultative forum involving major stakeholders, focused on emerging reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector. He highlighted that
Gombe State Bans Illegal Mining with New Executive Order
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has taken a firm stand against illegal mining by enacting Executive Order No. 8 of 2024. The order, effective immediately, aims to strengthen the oversight and regulation of mining operations to protect local communities and the environment from unregulated activities. A significant aspect of the order is the creation
People, Planet, Profit: Mining Nigeria’s Future
With over 44 solid minerals in commercial quantities across its 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria’s mining sector promises to diversify its oil-dependent economy. However, this potential remains largely untapped, contributing a mere 0.3% to the GDP in 2020, a figure that starkly contrasts with the sector’s capacity to contribute up to 10%
Trapped Niger Miners’ Families Demand Compensation, Threaten Lawsuit
The families and relatives of the victims of a tragic mining pit collapse in Shiroro, Niger State, which left an estimated 50 miners buried alive, are threatening legal action against the pit’s owners and the state government over the lack of compensation. Although the exact number of victims has been disputed, with authorities initially reporting
Mining Communities in Nigeria Seek 5% More on Resources
Mining communities under the aegis of the Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities and its civil society partners are calling on the National Assembly to adopt the inclusion of a 5% derivative for mining host communities, apart from the 13% allocation to the state to ensure equitable distribution of resources between the federal, state, and
Mining Firm to Boost Nigerian Mining Sector with Technology
Prateek Suri’s Mining Ventures, a prominent mining company, has announced its goal to enhance mining services through the use of technology. According to a statement from the company, mining in Africa is a holistic process that incorporates technology to improve sustainability and efficiency, rather than merely focusing on extraction. “Suri’s vision is to revolutionise traditional