Nigeria’s solid minerals sector holds immense potential to drive economic growth, reduce dependence on oil, and create job opportunities. However, the industry has struggled for decades due to inadequate regulation, illegal mining, and insufficient investment. To unlock the full potential of the mining sector, the Nigerian government has introduced various policies, regulatory frameworks, and initiatives
Ghana to Deport Foreigners Involved in Illegal Mining—Interior Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has declared that all foreign nationals caught engaging in illegal mining in Ghana will be repatriated without exception. He directed regional police commanders to immediately transfer any foreigner found involved in illegal mining or fraudulent activities to the Ghana Immigration Service for deportation. Since assuming office, Muntaka
Net Zero Mining: The Shift to Sustainable Mineral Extraction
The mining industry is undergoing a major transformation as companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and align with global sustainability goals. Net zero mining is an approach aimed at eliminating or significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from mineral extraction and processing. This shift is critical as mining remains one of the most energy-intensive industries,
Why Achieving Net Zero Mining is Easier Said Than Done
Welcome to the third part of our series on Net Zero Mining. We are examining the big changes happening in mining today. Achieving net zero mining is a challenging goal that means a major shift in how the industry operates. Many mining companies aim to stop emissions by 2050, but they face many hurdles. High
The Future of Net Zero Mining: A Race Against Time
Welcome to the final part of our series about Net Zero Mining. We’re exploring big changes in the mining world. The mining industry is facing an important moment. Achieving net zero mining is no longer a future wish—it’s a pressing need now. Climate change is getting worse, and governments, investors, and consumers are all applying
How Technology is Driving the Mining Industry Toward Net Zero
Welcome to the second part of our series on Net Zero Mining. We are looking at big changes in the mining industry. Companies are trying hard to cut down their impact on the environment and reach zero emissions. They are using new ideas and technologies to change how minerals are taken out, processed, and moved.
House Committee Commends NSCDC for Efforts in Securing Mining Sector
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has directed the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to present a detailed schedule of the Mining Marshals’ activities within four weeks. This request comes as lawmakers commend the Corps for its efforts in tackling illegal mining across the country. The committee praised the Mining Marshals
Manufacturing, ICT, and Mining Emerge as Top VAT Contributors in Nigeria
Manufacturing, information and communication technology (ICT), and mining and quarrying have become Nigeria’s leading sources of Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Other key contributors to VAT revenues include public administration and defence, as well as financial services and wholesale and retail trade. A report
Illegal Mining, Unsafe Gas Plant Land Four in NSCDC Custody
The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended four individuals for illegal mining and the construction of a gas plant in unsafe locations. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a mining site in Ameka, Ezza South Local Government Area, and at a gas plant in Ezzamgbo,
NMCO Chief Honoured for Boosting Mining Sector Growth
The Director-General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, expressed his gratitude and commitment after receiving the Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The award, presented in Abuja, recognised his significant contributions to Nigeria’s mining sector growth. During his remarks, Nkom stressed that no nation can