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Everything You Need to Know About a Good CDA Under the New Guidelines.

The “Guidelines for the Production of Community Development Agreement in the Solid Minerals Sector” (the “Guidelines”) were formally introduced on November 16, 2023, by Dr. Dele Alake, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development. In accordance with Section 116 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (the “Act“), the Guidelines were released. What you

“Join the Gravy Train while it is Moving” Dele Alake Urges Stakeholders to Participate in Mining Sector Development.

Speaking at the 9th Edition of the Nigerian Mining week Press briefing held at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development Abuja. The Minister of Solid Minerals development, Dr Dele Alake urged stakeholders to participate actively in Nigeria’s Mining sector. Highlighting the impact of the Nigerian Mining week and the current administration efforts to revive the

Nigeria Generates N6.96 Billion in Mining Fees in Q1 2025—Minister Alake

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the generation of N6.96 billion in mining-related fees in the first quarter of 2025, alongside the registration of 118 new private mineral buying centres across the country. This forms part of renewed efforts to revitalise and sanitise the nation’s solid minerals sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development,

Nigeria Secures $1.3bn Mining Deal, Targets $25bn GDP Boost

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a landmark mining investment deal worth $1.3 billion, which is expected to significantly boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by up to $25 billion and generate $8 billion in foreign exchange earnings over its lifecycle. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the announcement on Thursday

Nigeria Partners with Saudi Arabia to Transform Iron Ore into Local Steel

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have partnered to extract iron ore and process steel in Nigeria. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, and Khalid Al-Musdaifer, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy, initiated the partnership during a meeting. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the minister’s special adviser, announced that the collaboration aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on Iron Ore and Steel Processing

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have entered advanced discussions on a strategic partnership to extract and process iron ore into steel, signalling a significant step towards industrial growth and value addition in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. At the Resourcing Tomorrow session of the Mines and Money Expo in London, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr

Minister Dele Alake Showcases Nigeria’s Digital Mining Tools at Global Conference

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has urged global investors to utilise Nigeria’s geo-data digital platforms to access comprehensive information on the country’s mineral resources. Speaking to the Chief Executive Officers of leading mining firms at the Mines & Money Conference in Islington, United Kingdom, Dr Alake outlined how digital technology is

Nigeria Unveils Strategy to Combat Mining-Induced Environmental Degradation

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has outlined decisive steps the federal government is taking to tackle environmental degradation caused by mining activities in Nigeria. Speaking at a World Environment Day event, Alake stressed that while mining drives economic growth, it must not come at the expense of the environment. He highlighted efforts to