Nigerian Mining
Nigeria to Launch Solid Minerals Excellence Awards to Promote Innovation and Responsible Mining

Nigeria to Launch Solid Minerals Excellence Awards

In a move to boost innovation, sustainability, and ethical practices in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, the Federal Government is set to launch the inaugural Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), scheduled for 16 October 2025 in Abuja. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, is being organised in partnership with

Mali Partners with Russia to Launch First Internationally Certified Gold Refinery

Mali Partners Russia to Launch First Internationally Certified Gold Refinery

Mali has unveiled a major partnership with Russian firm Yadran to construct the country’s first state-controlled gold refinery capable of meeting international certification standards. The strategic move is designed to retain more value from Mali’s substantial gold resources and marks a significant shift in the country’s economic and political orientation. Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou announced

French Uranium Firm Orano Condemns Niger’s Move to Nationalise Mine

French Uranium Firm Orano Condemns Niger’s Move to Nationalise Mine

French uranium mining company Orano sharply criticised Niger’s announcement to nationalise one of its local operations, escalating tensions between the Sahel nation’s military government and Paris. On Thursday, Niger’s junta declared its plan to take over the Somair mine, accusing Orano, its parent company, of “irresponsible, illegal and disloyal behaviour.” Orano, which is 90 percent

Soweto Residents Blame Gold Mine Waste for Rising Health Crisis

Soweto Residents Blame Gold Mine Waste for Rising Health Crisis

For decades, a towering yellow waste heap from a long-abandoned gold mine has loomed over Snake Park, a neighbourhood in Soweto, South Africa’s largest township. Locals say this relic of the 1880s gold rush has been poisoning their community ever since. Children nicknamed the mine tailings the “yellow mountain,” but its dust, which often blows

Capital Apex Urges Tinubu’s Intervention in Billion-Naira Mining Conflict

Capital Apex Urges Tinubu’s Intervention in Billion-Naira Mining Conflict

Capital Apex Synergy Global Services has issued a public appeal to President Bola Tinubu and federal authorities to swiftly resolve an escalating mining dispute in Rafingaba, located in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The firm, which holds legal licences to operate in the area, claims that interference from a rival company—allegedly aided by

Nigeria to Launch ‘Africans for Africa’ Fund to Boost Mining Sector

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce a new pan-African financing initiative, dubbed the “Africans for Africa Fund,” aimed at generating investment within the continent to drive the development of Africa’s mining and natural resources sectors. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr

UAE’s Ambrosia Pays $500million to Allied Gold for Mali Mine

Canadian mining firm Allied Gold has sold a 50% stake to UAE-based investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding in a $500 million deal. The deal includes $250 million in upfront cash, intended to provide Allied with funding to accelerate operations at the Sadiola Mine in Mali and the Kurmuk Mine in Ethiopia. The collaboration will establish

Nigeria, Australia Partner on Mining, Trade, and Agriculture

A high-level Australian delegation led by Marc Innes-Brown has engaged Nigeria in discussions aimed at expanding bilateral collaboration in key sectors such as trade, mining, agriculture, and food security. The delegation, led by Innes-Brown, who serves as the First Assistant Secretary, Middle East and Africa Division, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, visited Nigeria

President Tinubu Extends Shinkafi’s Tenure as SMDF Executive Secretary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF). In a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, key appointments were also announced for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and the New Partnership

China Discovers World’s Largest Underground Gold Deposit Worth Over $80 Billion

China has identified the world’s largest underground gold deposit, valued at over $80 billion. The discovery, located at the Wangu goldfield in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, could potentially yield more than 1,000 tonnes of gold, according to the Geological Bureau of Hunan. The site contains 40 gold veins—long, narrow channels of gold—at depths of around