The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has called for a reform in Nigeria’s mining licensing process, urging the country to abandon the practice of granting mining licences solely based on community consent forms. Speaking at the 60th annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Sule explained that this
GoviEx Shares Surge After Signing Agreement to Resolve Niger Dispute
GoviEx Uranium has seen a significant boost in its share price following the signing of a letter of intent with the Republic of Niger, aiming to resolve the ongoing dispute over the Madaouela uranium project. The letter outlines a structured framework for negotiations, with both parties working toward a mutually acceptable solution. Under the agreement,
Lafarge Africa Partners with Ogun State to Enhance Mining Sector Capacity
Lafarge Africa Plc has successfully trained 25 geoscientists and mining engineers in Ogun State, strengthening the country’s mining sector through operational excellence and capacity development. The three-day capacity-building programme took place at the company’s Training Centre in Ewekoro and was conducted in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. The programme
Chinese Lithium Giants Take Over Controversial Nigerian Refinery Project
Two major Chinese lithium manufacturers have taken control of a Nigerian company that previously raised eyebrows for its strikingly similar name to a leading Chinese lithium producer. The acquisition, involving Canmax Technologies Co. Ltd. and Jiangxi Jiuling Lithium Co. Ltd., gives them a controlling stake in Ganfeng Lithium Industry Ltd., which is developing a refinery
Gold Prices Surge Over U.S. Tariff Delay, Inflation Concerns
Gold prices remained near record highs during Friday’s London trading session, bolstered by US President Donald Trump’s delay in implementing reciprocal tariffs, which caused markets to adopt a risk-on attitude. The dollar’s decline following Trump’s decision provided further support for gold, pushing it to around $2,900 per troy ounce. Despite speculation about potential U.S. intervention
Fatima Bago Calls for Urgent Mining Regulation After Deadly Blast
The First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has called for greater public awareness to address the dangers posed by unregulated mining in Nigeria. Her appeal comes in the wake of a devastating dynamite explosion in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, which claimed lives and destroyed property. Speaking at the distribution of
Ex-Police Officer Fined R15,000 for Disposing of Evidence in Illegal Mining Case
A retired police officer from Mpumalanga, South Africa, has been fined R15,000 or faces three years in prison after being found guilty of defeating the ends of justice and tampering with evidence in an illegal mining case. Samuel Bassie Mahlangu, 61, appeared before the Delmas Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he was sentenced for disposing
South Africa’s Mining Output Declines by 2.4% in December
South Africa’s mining sector recorded a 2.4% year-on-year decline in December 2024, with platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold being the biggest contributors to the downturn. According to the latest industry data, PGM production fell by 7.1%, subtracting 2.7 percentage points from the overall figure, while gold output dropped by 8.4%, contributing -1.1 percentage points.
South Africa’s Mining Industry Faces Global Headwinds
South Africa’s mining sector is preparing for a tough year ahead, as recent data reveals an unexpected slump in productivity towards the end of 2024. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), mining production declined by 2.4% year-on-year in December, following a 0.9% drop in November. The decline was driven by weaker platinum group metals
Liberia Showcases Mining Potential as U.S. Signals Interest in African Mining Sector
As the United States expresses renewed interest in Africa’s mining industry, Liberia is taking strategic steps to attract investors and showcase its vast mineral wealth. Speaking at the 2025 Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, and President of the Liberia Chamber of Mines, Amara Kamara,