Mining marshals conducted the operation in the Iyeh Odogbe, Isanlu community of Yagba East LGA, Kogi State, dislodging illegal miners whose activities had obstructed legally authorised miners from accessing the site for 16 years. Reports indicate these illegal activities had persisted for over 20 years. This is coming, following the federal government’s aggressive campaign against
Minister of Solid Mineral Development Launches Gender Strategy Policy
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 of Solid Minerals
Minister of Solid Mineral Development Launches Gender Strategy Policy
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
Make Nigeria a Net Exporter of Bitumen- Minister of Solid Minerals Development
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, urged the 18 winners of the Bitumen blocks bidding process to develop Nigeria’s Bitumen deposits, given the country’s estimated 42 billion barrels reserve, the second largest in the world. He emphasized the need for Nigeria to become a major net exporter of Bitumen, rather than importing it,
Alake Pledges Environmental Safeguards in Mining
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake said the government is exploring ways to minimise adverse impacts of mining on the environment. He added that the government was seeking to do so while considering International best practices. Alake said this on Monday, January 15, in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal.