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Earth Treasures: Psilomelane Minerals
By Chisom Ibemere
Psilomelane is a barium manganese oxide mineral.
The name "psilomelane" comes from the…
Earth Treasures: Opalite Stones
By Chisom Ibemere
Opalite is known as a trade name used for several different types of synthetic or treated…
Earth Treasures: Scolecite Minerals
By Chisom Ibemere
Scolecite is a tectosilicate mineral and a variety of the zeolite group. It was first…
Earth Treasures: Heliodor Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Heliodor is a member of the mineral beryl popular for its golden-yellow colour from pale…
Defend Africa against mineral resources illegal exploiters, Tinubu charges…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged African leaders to combat illegal exploitation of the continent’s…
Nigeria earns 3% royalty, loses $9bn annually to illegal mining
By George George Idowu
Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Mineral, Hon. Jonathan Gaza has revealed that…
Earth Treasures: Painite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Painite is a rare and valuable borate mineral which was first discovered in 1950 by gem dealer…
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…
