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Minerals

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FCT : Minister Of Solid Minerals Seals Illegal Gold Mine In Gwagwalada

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Abuja. A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Segun Tomori in Abuja says the action follows reports of renewed unlawful activities in the area, shortly after mining marshals shut down another site earlier this month where sixteen suspects were arrested. The statement says the […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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African Solid Minerals Ministers Adopt Nig’s Local Content Model

African Ministers of Solid Minerals have approved the adoption of Nigeria’s local content model across the continent to build robust local value chains, particularly processing minerals on African soil. This is contained in a communique signed by the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations of the Solid Minerals Development, Mrs Kania Andeyaba, at the end of the fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit, AFNIS, in Abuja. […]

todayJuly 22, 2025

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National

Use Mineral Reserves As Equity, Not Loans-Alake To African countries

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the proven mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people.  Dr. Alake made this known at a Ministerial Roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC . The Minister frowned at unwholesome pressure on African governments by loan marketers despite global concerns […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

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MSMD Woos Investors With Discovery Of Lithium

Comprehensive data shows availability of energy mineral Lithium in Nigeria. Dr. Alake made this known During a meeting with businessmen in Doha, Qatar. The Minister explained that mineral exploration initiated by the Federal Government identified locations where lithium deposits were found in commercial quantities with high grades. He emphasized that the global recognition of the quality of Nigerian lithium, during a visit to Australia, confirmed high-grade lithium content through laboratory […]

todayMarch 3, 2024

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US, Strategic Partner In Minerals Devt – Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development. Dr. Alake stated this when he hosted the Charge d'Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene in his office in Abuja. Alake lauded the United States’ commitment to fostering cooperation with Nigeria in diverse sectors of the economy, stating that it underscores the significance of the […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024

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Minerals, Metals Sector Crucial To Economic Growth 

Development of the Minerals and Metals Sector is crucial to the economic growth of the country. Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu stated this at the 5th Council on Mining and Minerals Resources Development (NCMMRD), meeting in Ilorin, Kwara State. Ahmadu urged stakeholders to be committed to using the sector to help lift Nigeria to higher levels of economic and infrastructural development. The Minister noted that the […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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Britain To Partner Nigeria On Energy Minerals

By Georgina Humphrey British government has indicated interest in partnering Nigeria on energy minerals such as lithium. British Deputy Prime Minister, John Dowden stated this when he held talks with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake in London. Dowden who chairs the British National Economic Security Council said officials of the Department of Trade and investors would sit down to work out the details of the partnership. […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

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Ekiti Govt To Partner Solid Minerals Ministry

  By Georgina Humphrey Ekiti State Government is to partner the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to create wealth and enhance employment opportunities with its enormous deposits of Solid Mineral Resources. The Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake in his office in Abuja. Governor Oyebanji explained that the collaboration would create avenue for his […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

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FG To Shift From Oil To Solid Minerals Sector 

By Georgina Humphrey The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to shift from oil to Solid Minerals to boost the gross domestic product and GDP. Dr. Alake stated this when he received a delegation of the Miners Association of Nigeria, led by the National President, Mr Dele Ayanleke in Abuja. Dr Alake explained that the minerals sector contributes significantly to the nation's economy hence the need to boost the sector […]

todayOctober 9, 2023