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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…
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…
