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Earth Treasures: Petoskey Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Petoskey stone is composed of fossilized coral that is found specifically in Michigan, USA. It…
Earth Treasures: Eclogite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Eclogite is a metamorphic rock whose formation occurs under high pressures and temperatures…
Police nab 3 Chinese Illegal gold miners, 18 others
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says 21 illegal miners, including a community leader, 3 Chinese…
Earth Treasures: Rhyolite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Rhyolite, an igneous rock formed from volcanic activity which is primarily composed of quartz,…
Value addition is new standard in mining operations – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has declared value addition as the new indispensable…
Earth Treasures: Fulgurites Resource
By Chisom Ibemere
Fulgurites commonly called "fossilized lightning", are natural tubes, clumps, or masses of…
Earth Treasures: Anorthosite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Anorthosite is a type of intrusive igneous rock which consists of plagioclase feldspar…
Alake: Mining Licenses to Focus on Local Value Addition
By Agency Report
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has reiterated the commitment of…
Exclusive: Illegal mining activities flourish on OAU land
By Femi Akinola
A group of miners have been carrying out illegal mining activities on the land of Obafemi…
Earth Treasures: Lapilli Rocks
By Chisom Ibemere
Lapilli is a term used for small, rounded volcanic rock fragments. The word "lapilli" comes…
