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Sensitization Workshop Marks Beginning of New Era in Bauchi Mining Sector; In a bold move to harness the economic potential of the mining sector, the Bauchi State Government has launched a new strategic policies/Programs to sanitizing mining activities in the state. The Bauchi state Commissioner of Natural Resources ,Muhammad Maiwada Bello annouced the development during […]
The Federal Government, via the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has announced its intention to revoke the titles of landowners whose properties are being exploited by illegal miners. This announcement follows a recent mine collapse in Niger State, which resulted in three fatalities. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, just two weeks after a similar […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, asserted on Tuesday that influential Nigerians are responsible for the surge in illegal mining activities and acts of terrorism across various regions of the country. Alake made these claims while leading a delegation of top officials from the ministry to present the 2024 budget estimates before the House […]
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has taken action to revoke 1,633 mineral titles previously granted to non-compliant mining companies, as announced by Minister Dele Alake during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Alake, the revocation stems from the failure of these title holders to fulfill the mandatory annual service fees of […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to governors regarding their ability to ban mining activities within their respective states. Alake firmly emphasized that governors lack the legitimate authority to interfere with mining operations in any state across the country. The minister made these remarks during a pre-event press conference […]
Governor Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, issued a ban on illegal mining activities and ordered law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators. Over the years, illegal mining in Zamfara State has fuelled banditry and other criminal activities. Governor Lawal, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that it’s time to end […]
During his inaugural address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria drew attention to the pressing issue of illegal foreign mining activities taking place within the country. This significant event, scheduled to continue until September 26th, provided President Tinubu with a platform to underscore various critical […]
In a decisive move, the federal government has issued a stern 30-day ultimatum to illegal miners, compelling them to join artisanal cooperatives or face legal consequences. Addressing the press in Abuja on Sunday, Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, announced the implementation of a strengthened security regime within the solid minerals sector, commencing in October. […]
The Senate and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have assured of their support for the development of geodata for investment purposes in the Nigerian mining sector. The BoI and Senate President Godwill Akpabio agreed with the Geological Society of Nigeria (GSN) that there is a need to de-risk the mining sector in order to attract […]
The Chinese nationals, comprising a female and 12 males, were arrested for illegal mining on 12 July at the Government Reserved Area, G.R.A Ilorin, Kwara State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Thursday that it arrested 13 Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Ilorin, Kwara State. The commission disclosed this in a […]