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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…
MICA
BY CHISOM IBEMERE
The word Mica is gotten from the latin word "Micare" which means "shiny". They are…
