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Earth Treasures: Peridot
By Chisom Ibemere
Peridot is derived from the Arabic word "faridat" which means Gem. It is a quality gem from…
Earth Treasures: Marcasite
By Chisom Ibemere
The word marcasite is derived from the Arabic or Moorish word for Pyrite and minerals like…
Mining sector critical to Nigeria’s economic development — NESREA
The National Environmental Standard Regulation and Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says the mining sector will play a…
Earth Treasures: Syenite
By Chisom Ibemere
Syenite is a saturated, coarse grained igneous rock which consist of alkali feldspar and…
We’ll tap our seabed resources via technology – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has strategic mineral resources in its seabed, which will be exploited…
Earth Treasures: Gravel
By Chisom Ibemere
Gravel is derived from the french word "gravele" which means gravel or sand. It is a small,…
Earth treasures: Cassiterite
By Chisom Ibemere
Cassiterite, a tin oxide mineral is basically Opaque but can be transparent in the crystals.…
Ghana’s first Lithium mine to begin production by 2024
Australia-based Atlantic Lithium expects to begin production at what would be Ghana’s first lithium mine by the…
Earth Treasures: Amethyst
By Chisom Ibemere
Amethyst is derived from the Greek word, "amethystos" which means "not drunken". It is…
Earth Treasures: Bentonite
By Chisom Ibemere
Bentonite is a clay that consist mostly of montmorillonite which is formed by the weathering…
