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Mining

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Mining Geosciences Critical For Sustainable Devt- NGSA

  The President, Nigerian Mining Geosciences Society, NMGS, Akinade Olatunji says the profession is critical to achieving sustainable development in diverse fields of the economy. Mr. Olatunji made the remark at a news briefing ahead of the 60th annual international conference of the Society in Abuja. He said the importance of utilising the professional tools and solutions from the fields would be on full display at the conference. "The role […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

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Senate Decries Involvement Of Retired Generals In Illegal Mining

The Chairman Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole has decried the involvement of retired military generals and powerful elites in Nigeria’s illegal mining activities, which he described as a significant threat to the nation’s economy and security. Speaking during the Senate Committee on Appropriation’s review of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Oshiomhole exposed the sophisticated operations of illegal miners, alleging that these activities are heavily funded and orchestrated by influential figures, […]

todayJanuary 25, 2025

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Alake Wants Mining Companies To Embrace International Best Practices

    Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has advised mining companies to emulate the international best practices of the Segilola gold project to develop the sector. Dr. Alake stated this during a site tour of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), an indigenous gold mining company in Ilesha, Osun State. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media tO Minister, Segun Tomori […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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Insecurity : FG Inaugurates Mining Marshals

    To tackle insecurity in mining sites across the country, the Federal Government has Inaugurated the first batch of mining marshals. The minister of solid minerals development, Dr Oladele Alake stated this at the inauguration in Abuja said securing mining sites has become critical for the economy. Dr. Alake said the move became necessary in view of the contributions of solid minerals to national economic development. The Minister who […]

todayMarch 22, 2024

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Insecurity, Lack Of Skilled Labour Hampers Mining Sector – Okezie

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu says insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of skilled labour have continued to act as bottlenecks hampering the growth of Nigeria's mining sector. Mr. Kalu made the assertion while delivering his address at a Public Policy Dialogue on Nigeria's Minerals and Mining Legislation in Abuja. He said that the nation's vast mineral resources have remained largely untapped, and undeservedly […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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FG To Partner Saudi Arabia In Boosting Mining Sector

By Georgina Humphrey   The Federal Government has reiterated readiness to partner Saudi Arabia’s mining sector to optimise the industry’s contribution to the economy. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake made this known when he led a delegation of Nigerians to the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Alake explained that the collaboration would drive investment in the sector and reduce the country’s dependence on oil […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024

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Partnership Key To Competition In Global Market – MMC

By Georgina Humphrey The Minerals and Miners Centre, MMC, says the only way the Nigerian mining sector can compete in the global market is through partnership. This is contained in a statement signed by the Country Director of the MMC, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji in Abuja. The statement insists that the private sector players in Nigeria need a global mindset to be able to showcase the huge Minerals in the country […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

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Defence, Solid Minerals Ministries Partner To Secure Mining Fields

By Geaorgina Humphrey Ministry of Defence and Solid Minerals Development is to partner in securing the mining fields across the country. Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru made this known during a visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake in Abuja. Alhaji Badaru explained that the aim of the collaboration was to make the sector realize its goal of contributing substantially to the gross domestic product […]

todayNovember 17, 2023

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Create Condusive Environment For Mining Activities To Thrive

By Georgina Humphrey Host communities and traditional rulers have been urged to create a conducive environment required for socio-economic development in the mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated this when he hosted the Attah of Igala and President of Kogi State Traditional Rulers Council, Ata Matthew Opaluwa, in Abuja. He stressed the need for host communities to take ownership of mining activities and collaborate with […]

todayNovember 7, 2023