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People are more valuable than earth’s minerals Pope Francis
Yemi Olakitan
Pope Francis has criticised the "poison of greed" that he claims is to be blamed for the…
Earth Treasures: Danburite!
By Chisom Ibemere
Danburite is a calcium boron silicate mineral, It was given its name after Danbury,…
Earth Treasures: Brazilianite
By Chisom Ibemere
Brazilianite is a phosphate mineral whose name is gotten from its country of origin, Brazil.…
Declare state of emergency on mining sector – group tells Govt
By Kayode Falade
After taking a thorough look at the nation`s mining sector, a policy advocacy platform, Think…
Earth Treasures: Vesuvianite
By Chisom Ibemere
Vesuvianite is a green, brown, yellow, or blue silicate mineral which is also known as…
Earth Treasures: Aventurine
By Chisom Ibemere
Aventurine is a transparent which has a platy mineral inclusions that brings about its…
Earth Treasures: Amazonite
By Chisom Ibemere
Amazonite is also called Amazon stone. It is one of the varieties of potassium feldspar which…
Earth Treasures: Kyanite
By Chisom Ibemere
Kyanite is also called cyanite or disthene. It is an aluminosilicate mineral. It occurs in…
Earth Treasures: Petalite
By Chisom Ibemere
Petalite is an important ore of lithium also called Castorite. It is a lithium aluminium…
NASENI, NMDC sign MoU to rehabilitate iron, steel sector
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure and the National Metallurgical Development Centre…