Nigerian Mining

Plateau to Restructure Mining for Sustainability

The Plateau State Government has justified its decision to halt all mining activities, citing the need to protect lives and property amid rising security concerns. The Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change, and Mineral Development, Mr Peter Gwom, addressed the media in Jos on Thursday, explaining that the move was essential to curb the growing threats

Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia Targets Mining Expansion with SR375bn Plan

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest SR375 billion in its mining sector by 2035, with SR75 billion already committed to ongoing projects. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to position itself as a global leader in mining and manufacturing. Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer,

Life-Changing Quarry Mining Shatters Lives in Zimbabwe

On Christmas Day in 2022, 27-year-old Thabani Dlodlo’s eight-year-old son drowned in a flooded pit dug up by quarry miners in the vicinity of Pumula North, a high-density suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city. As if that was not enough, just a week after New Year’s Day the following year, Dlodlo’s neighbor, 36-year-old Sethule Hlengiwe,

France, Ukraine in Talks Over Minerals for Defence Industry

France and Ukraine have been engaged in discussions regarding the use of Ukrainian minerals for the French defence industry since October 2024, according to French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The negotiations began last year when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a visit to Paris, included the issue of raw materials in his strategic proposals. Lecornu stated that

Gold Prices Slide Towards First Weekly Loss in 2025, U.S. Dollar Gains

Gold prices fell on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss of 2025, as the U.S. dollar strengthened following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The precious metal dropped by as much as 1.7% as the stronger dollar made gold less appealing to foreign investors. Trump revealed that 25%

France, Ukraine in Talks Over Mineral Supply for Defence Industry

France and Ukraine have been engaged in discussions regarding the use of Ukrainian minerals for the French defence industry since October 2024, according to French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The negotiations began last year when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a visit to Paris, included the issue of raw materials in his strategic proposals. Lecornu

Archaeologists Unearth 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mining Camp in Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists have completed a two-year excavation and preservation project at Jabal Sukari near the Red Sea, revealing a vast 3,000-year-old gold mining complex. The site, now threatened by modern mining activities, was extensively studied by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities before key structures were relocated for protection. The excavation uncovered a sophisticated

Ghana’s Vice President Calls for United Effort Against Illegal Mining

Ghana’s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the urgent need for collective action to combat illegal mining, which continues to devastate the country’s water bodies, farmlands, and forests. Speaking at the maiden Parliamentarians’ Conference on Restoring the Culture of Proper Small-Scale Mining in Ghana, she called on lawmakers and traditional leaders to support government

Adamawa Hosts 2025 African Mineral Summit to Strengthen Solid Mineral Economy

Adamawa State played host to the 2025 North-East African Mineral Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Lelewal Motels, Yola. The event, themed “Bridging Agriculture and Solid Mineral Value Chain Development Gap,” aimed to enhance productivity, investment opportunities, export trade, and capacity building in the solid minerals sector. Organised by the Nigeria Association