Illegal mining suspects linked to terrorism handed over to NSA — Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has revealed that foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining activities…
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FG shuts Plateau mining site after 37 die from toxic gas exposure
The federal government has closed a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a deadly gas…
Nigeria’s Dele Alake re-elected chairman of Africa Minerals Strategy…
The minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, has been re-elected as chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
FG confirms 13 dead, two trapped in Zamfara mine collapse, deploys rescue…
The federal government has confirmed the death of 13 out of 15 miners who were trapped after a mine pit collapsed in Jabaka…
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences over service fee default
The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licences for failure to meet annual service fee obligations.
Blackmail won’t stop crackdown on illegal mining – Dele Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government will not yield to blackmail or media attacks in…
FG receives N6.5bn mining fees, registers 118 buying centres – Alake
The Federal Government has disclosed that it has collected N6,957,826,200 mining fees and registered no fewer than 118 new private…
US tariffs may be blessing in disguise for Africa – Minister
The ongoing series of tariffs imposed by the United States could serve as a hidden opportunity for African nations, according to…
FG lifts ban on mining in Zamfara after five years
The Federal Government has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State.
This was announced by the Minister…
FG nab 300 illegal mining operators, says Minister
The Federal Government has arrested 300 illegal miners nationwide as part of its efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s mining sector.…