The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), has pledged to collaborate closely with Zamfara State to harness its vast mineral resources for economic growth. During a meeting with Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stressed the strategic importance of the state in Nigeria’s mining
A tragic event unfolded in Plateau State, Nigeria, on Friday night when gunmen attacked a mining site in Bokkos Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of four young men and injuries to five others, according to a report by Okay.ng. The victims, aged 20 and 21, were working at the mining site in Butura
In a night filled with prestige and celebration, Assistant Commandant of Corps, Attah John Onoja of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was honoured with the esteemed title of Most Resourceful Operational Officer in Nigeria by the National Crime-watch Magazine. Held at the Nigerian National Merit House in Maitama, Abuja, the event was
An increase in illicit mining activities has been reported in Nigeria as a result of the increased demand for lithium, a mineral essential to the development of renewable energy technology. Thousands of Nigerians and foreigners continue to profit from the illegal mining and trafficking of lithium, despite efforts by the Nigerian government to control the
The Nigeria Mining Week 2024 is set for November 4–6, 2024, in Abuja. It is anticipated to be a significant occasion for the nation’s mining industry. This event has become an important forum for industry stakeholders to explore potential and issues in the mining sector as Nigeria looks to diversify its economy. The Miners Association
Advocacy organisations have called for immediate government intervention due to the serious environmental degradation and socioeconomic issues caused by mining activity in Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Government has been urged by groups such as the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) to look into the effects of mining operations in
Nigeria is endowed with several types of mineral resources and the mining sector is one of the lucrative sectors of the Nigerian economy. Every investor or company willing to engage in the Nigerian mining sector requires government approval or a license to proceed. One of such license which an investor or company is meant to
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
Nigeria’s mineral value chains must grow if the country is to become more economically diversified and less dependent on oil. Rich mineral reserves in the nation, including coal, lithium, and gold, offer enormous potential for producing high-value goods that can boost the GDP of the entire nation. Nigeria produced about 1.5 million metric tonnes of
Blockchain technology appears to be a game-changer for some of the mining industry’s most critical problems as Nigeria looks to revive its mining sector. Rich in mineral resources, from lithium to gold, the nation is at a turning point when innovation can improve sustainability, efficiency, and transparency. Improving Openness The capacity of blockchain to offer
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