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Niger State Governor Proposes ‘Responsible Mining’ Bill to Regulate Mining Industry
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is pushing for significant reforms in the…
Senate Moves to Curb Illegal Mining in Nigeria: Protecting Lives and Revenue
The Senate vowed over the weekend to clear Nigeria’s mining sector of…
Zamfara Police Arrest Six Foreign Nationals for Illegal Mining Operations
Six foreign nationals from Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic have been…
Legal Framework for Mining Operations in Nigeria
The main legislation controlling Nigeria’s mining industry is the Minerals and Mining…
Gender Equality in the Mining Vision for Africa
Given that women make up just 6.8 percent of the mining workforce…
Restoration of Environmental Effects in Mining Regions
Given the challenges the industry faces in addressing the environmental effects of…
Challenges Undermining Nigeria’s Mining Sector
The Nigerian mining industry has several obstacles that prevent it from developing,…
How Mining Operations Impacts Miners’ Health in Nigeria
The WHO estimates that artisanal mining activities in Nigeria put about 1.5…
A Breakdown of the Electronic Licensing System
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) initiated an electronic licensing system with…
Plateau State Government Warns Traditional Rulers
At the opening of a two-day consultative forum with critical stakeholders on…
Global Economic Downturn’s Effect on Nigeria’s Mining Sector
Global economic growth is expected to fall to 2.6% in 2024, according…
Earth Tremors Pose No Real Threat NGSA Assures Abuja Residents
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has calmed citizens’ concerns about the…
Limestone Mining: Insights from Dangote Cement’s Operations
Dangote Cement, one of the largest cement producers in the world, has…
Promoting Investment in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
The Nigerian Mining industry has not received much investment in the past.…