The Chairman of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Environment, Hon. Adamu Omadefu, has unveiled serious environmental and labour concerns linked to Multiverse, a Chinese mining company exploiting mineral resources in Nigeria. The company operates in Abuni, Awe Local Government Area, and has been accused of disregarding the welfare of its host community.
Reps Warn Quarry Firms Over Illegal Mining, Non-Compliance
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has issued a stern warning to quarry operators across the country, threatening to recommend the revocation of mining licences for companies operating illegally or ignoring official summons. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi, who represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal Constituency in Nasarawa State, gave the warning during an
Ganfeng Lithium to Train 100 Nasarawa Indigenes in Lithium Refining
In order to enhance value addition in Nasarawa State’s lithium sector, Ganfeng Lithium Industry has committed to training 100 indigenes in lithium refining. This pledge was secured during Governor Abdullahi Sule’s visit to the company’s refining plant in Ogun State on Sunday. The governor stated that the visit was necessary to track the lithium refined
Governor Sule on Nasarawa’s Development Without Debt: An Exclusive Insight
In his second term, Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has been leveraging his engineering expertise to advance the mineral-rich state’s industrial, economic, and social landscapes. From solid mineral development to skill acquisition, Governor Sule’s administration remains committed to elevating the “Home of Solid Minerals” to new heights—all without borrowing a naira. Reflecting on the
Court Orders Final Seizure of N 2.7 Billion in Illegal Mining Revenue
The final forfeiture of N2, 739,836,331.31 (two billion, seven hundred and thirty-nine million, eight hundred and thirty-six thousand, three hundred and thirty-one naira, and thirty-one kobo)—the proceeds of illicit solid mineral mining in Endo Community, Nasarawa State—was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The Economic
Nasarawa State Signs Lithium Mining Deal with Ganfeng
The Nasarawa State Government has signed a 10-year agreement with Ganfeng Mining Company to exploit lithium in the state. The agreement will see Ganfeng invest $1.5 million in the state and establish a lithium mining and processing plant in Endo. The state government will also receive annual payments from Ganfeng. The agreement was reached in
Solid Minerals Minister Calls for Peace Among Nasarawa Mining Firms
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged mining firms in Nasarawa Local Government of Nasarawa State to coexist peacefully. This call was made on Friday after a meeting with Governor Abdullahi Sule and his cabinet at the Government House, Lafia. Represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, Engr.
Nasarawa Governor Welcomes $50 Million Investment in Mining Sector
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Nizhong Mining Company, led by Chairman Mr. He-Ruchui, at the Government House in Lafia. The company has proposed a $50 million investment in tin mining and mineral processing in the Agwada community, Kokona Local Government Area. This investment is expected
Nigeria’s Lithium Reserves Hold Key to Unlocking Electric Vehicle Production
In May 2024, President Bola Tinubu commended the inauguration of Nigeria’s largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, hailing it as a clear sign of the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment. The president made the remarks in Abuja during a meeting with Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, who was accompanied by Mr. Hi Yongwei,