Tag: MINING
Kwara ready for collaborations to process solid minerals locally — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said the administration is always open for partnerships and engagements that attract investments and pave the way...
Elumelu to give keynote address as UBA takes centre stage at...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been announced as the official sponsor of the fourth edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum...
Mining sector will experience resurgence in 2024 – Dele Alake
Minister of solid minerals development Dele Alake has declared that the mining sector will experience a major leap in 2024 towards contributing substantially to...
FG revokes 1,633 mining licences, vows clampdown
The Federal Government has revoked 1,633 mining licenses due to default in payment of stipulated service fees by operators.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele...
Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu renew clash over Edo mining sites
Dangote Group and BUA Group on Monday resumed their tussle over the ownership of the mining sites in Obu, Okpella in Edo State.
Both companies...
Amotekun, JTF arrest 10 Chinese for illegal mining in Osun
Officials of the Amotekun Corps and Joint Task Force (JTF) have arrested 10 Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian for illegal mining in Osun State.
Director-General...
FG suspends mining in Zamfara, gives foreigners 48 hours to vacate
The Federal Government has suspended mining activities in Zamfara, and ordered all expatriates involved in mining activities to leave the area within 48 hours.
Acting...
Fayemi recalls federal mines officers over illegal diversion of explosives
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has ordered the immediate recall of all federal mines officers in the 36 states of...
2016 budget will address Nigeria’s over-dependence on oil – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed Monday in Abuja that the 2016 National Budget being prepared by his administration will include fresh policies and measures to...