Nigerian Mining
South Sudan to Showcase Mining Potential at African Mining Week 2025

South Sudan to Showcase Mining Potential at African Mining Week 2025

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

Child Advocates Sound Alarm on Galamsey’s Lasting Harm to Ghanaian Youth

Child Advocates Sound Alarm on Galamsey’s Lasting Harm to Ghanaian Youth

Child rights advocates have issued a stark warning about the growing involvement of children in illegal mining activities across Ghana, particularly in areas heavily affected by galamsey. Speaking at a recent seminar in Accra, panellists described the situation as a crisis that endangers children’s health, education and long-term wellbeing. The warning came during a session of

Africa’s Mining Sector Puts Youth at the Heart of Its Future Vision

Africa’s Mining Sector Puts Youth at the Heart of Its Future Vision

The African mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a renewed focus on nurturing young talent as a core driver of future success. Industry leaders, educational institutions and governments are joining forces to ensure that young professionals are not only welcomed into the sector, but actively empowered to lead it into a new era

Zimbabwe Confronts Deepening Job Crisis in Retail and Mining Sectors

Zimbabwe is grappling with a growing employment crisis, as sweeping job losses hit the retail and mining industries amid ongoing power shortages, erratic policy implementation, and a faltering global commodities market. The scale of the retrenchments has brought long-standing economic vulnerabilities to the fore and triggered mounting demands for urgent government intervention to stave off

 Mining Marshal Commander Joins Elite Circle at Defence HQ Psychological Operations Workshop

In a notable demonstration of inter-agency collaboration and strategic foresight, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters recently hosted its annual Psychological Operations Workshop, drawing elite commanders and security specialists from across the country. Among the prominent participants was Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, the Mining Marshal Commander. His inclusion underscored the growing relevance of influence

Reps Warn Quarry Firms Over Illegal Mining, Non-Compliance

The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has issued a stern warning to quarry operators across the country, threatening to recommend the revocation of mining licences for companies operating illegally or ignoring official summons. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi, who represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal Constituency in Nasarawa State, gave the warning during an

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

Retired Generals Behind Illegal Mining – Sen. Oshiomhole

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that retired military generals are responsible for illegal mining activities across Nigeria. Senator Oshiomhole made this assertion during the presentation of the 2025 budget report by Senator Sampson Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, before the Senate Committee

Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Calls for Action on Over 6000 Inactive Licenses

The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) has revealed a significant gap in mining activity, stating that while it has issued about 7,000 mining licenses, fewer than 1,000 mines are currently operational. This disclosure was made by NMCO’s Director General, Obadiah Nkom, during a visit by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, led by Chairman Jonathan