SustainableMining

Uyo, Akwa Ibom (Nigeria): The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called on authorities to enforce compulsory geoscientific investigations before any mining operations commence, stressing that such measures are …

Abuja: The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, says new lithium processing and gold refining plants are positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading minerals hub. Alake made this known …

Abuja: The China Mining Federation of Nigeria has rejected allegations of “Chinese infiltration” in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, calling them false and misleading. The Federation gave the clarification in a …

By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Nigeria is not dying. Nigeria is transforming — painfully, loudly, and sometimes clumsily — but it is transforming all the same. Those who look only at …

Abuja: In a landmark move poised to reshape Nigeria’s mining landscape, Chinese companies have committed over ₦1.8 trillion (approximately $1.3 billion) to lithium processing projects across the country. This announcement …

Abuja ( Nigeria): President Bola Tinubu has pledged to provide an inclusive economy for all Nigerians where industries process raw materials locally. The president pledged at the opening of the …

Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, revealed he has received threats—including media attacks and warnings of international arbitration—following the revocation of 1,263 dormant mining licences …

Lafia, Nigeria: In response to rising complaints of environmental degradation, the Nasarawa State Government has begun inspecting mining sites across the state. Princess Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Environment and Natural …

Abuja (Nigeria): The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has approved the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses due to default in payment of annual fees. Alake approved a …

Abuja: In a decisive move to curb environmental degradation and illegal resource exploitation, the Federal Government has shut down an unauthorised gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Abuja.  The directive followed …