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Alake reviews licence fees for mining operation, small scale lease
By George George Idowu
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development,…
Earth Treasures: Covellite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Covellite is a rare copper sulfide mineral also called Covelline. It is known for its deep…
Earth Treasures: Goshenite Gem
By Chisom Ibemere
Goshenite is a colourless gem variety of the mineral beryl, which is the same mineral family…
Tinubu receives gold bar as Alake adds $5m to Nigeria’s foreign reserves
By Our Reporter
Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dele Alake has presented a gold bar sourced from artisanal…
Earth Treasures: Jacinth Gemstone
By Chisom Ibemere
Jacinth is also called hyacinth which is a yellow-red to red-brown variety of Zircon used as a…
FG warns against illegal mining operations as another mine collapses
The Federal Government has warned against illegal mining operations and cautioned land owners against the…
Earth Treasures: Andara Glass
By Chisom Ibemere
Andara Glass is a unique type of glass that has gained attention in the spiritual and…
FG to mandate insurance cover for mine workers, says Alake
By Our Reporter
After the incident of collapsed mining site in Niger State, the Federal Government has said that…
Earth Treasures: Chicken Blood Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Chicken-Blood Stone is called “Ji Xue Shi” in Chinese language, and it is a unique and highly…
FG to enforce compliance of mining coys to environmental standards
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring compliance with environmental standards by…