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Nigeria Govt revokes 1,633 mining licences
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, under the leadership of Minister Dele Alake, has disclosed a…
Earth Treasures: Serendibite
By Chisom Ibemere
Serendibite is an extremely rare silicate mineral which is named after the old Persian name…
Earth Treasures: Nosean
By Chisom Ibemere
Nosean is also called noselite and it is a rare mineral named after its discovery…
Earth Treasures: Morrisonite Jasper
By Chisom Ibemere
Morrisonite Jasper is a very unique, beautiful and highly sought-after variety of jasper. It…
Earth Treasures: Dendritic Agate
By Chisom Ibemere
Dendritic agate is also called tree agate and is a type of chalcedony that features fern-like…
Earth Treasures: Peanut Wood Jasper
By Chisom Ibemere
Peanut wood jasper also known as petrified wood or peanut wood opal, is a type of fossilized…
ASHON advises FG on revenue from Solid Minerals
By Faridat Salifu
Sam Onukwue, the Chairman of the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON),…
Earth Treasures: Wavellite
By Chisom Ibemere
Wavellite, an Aluminum basic phosphate mineral, was first discovered in the year 1805 in the…
Nigeria’s mining sector will embrace technology, Dele Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has underscored the pivotal role of technology in…
Earth Treasures: Shattuckite
By Chisom Ibemere
Shattuckite is a rare copper silicate mineral which was named after the Shattuck Mine in…