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
Murdoch University has welcomed a delegation of Nigerian public officials, led by the Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr Henry Dele Alake, for a two-week intensive program centred on knowledge exchange and capacity building in the mining sector. The visit commenced with a traditional Smoking Ceremony performed by Alton Walley, marking the delegation’s arrival and symbolising
“Alake on Rescue Mission” is much more than a photo book of activities, events, and work of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, in one year in office. It’s a serious-minded and exciting piece of writing on the minister’s stewardship. If you see it as the official book on the Minister’s
The main legislation controlling Nigeria’s mining industry is the Minerals and Mining Act (2007). In Nigeria, the law governs every facet of the exploration and extraction of solid minerals. Below are links to more significant laws that make up the mining industry’s regulatory framework. West Africa has for long been a destination of choice for
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill to create the Nigeria Mine Rangers Service (NMRS), aimed at tackling illegal and artisanal mining across Nigeria. This decision followed a presentation at Thursday’s plenary by the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Mohammed Onawo (SDP-Nasarawa), who outlined the general principles of the proposed legislation. According to Onawo, the
Benue State political chieftain, Moses Ayom has urged President Bola Tinubu, to immediately activate the $1.2 billion mining equipment investment deal signed between Nigeria and China in 2016. Ayom stated this yesterday, adding that he played strategic roles in Nigeria’s partnership with China including being part of the 2016 Presidential delegation to China. The 2016
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has praised the dedication of stakeholders in the mining industry, assuring that a new Mining Act will unlock significant economic benefits, positioning the solid minerals sector as a key contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the near future. Dr. Alake made these remarks
In order to promote diversity, empower women, and improve the overall sustainability of the mining sector, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has launched a gender strategy policy for the regional mining and steel industries. The strategy plan was introduced at an event on Tuesday by Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister
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