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FG mulls expansion of N200m small scale miners fund
By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Considering the success of the N200 million fund disbursement to artisanal miners, the…
Nigeria earned N79.9bn from solid minerals in 2019 – NEITI
Nigeria earned a total of N79.9 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2019, the Nigeria Extractive…
FG to launch made-in-Nigeria Barite
By Nneka NwogwugwuThe Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, has announced that the…
Osinbajo advocates improved synergy in tapping Nigeria’s mining sector
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says improved collaboration between government and communities is crucial in tapping…
5 things to know about Botswana’s largest diamond, ranked third in the…
By Nneka NwogwugwuThe world’s third largest diamond has been discovered in Botswana.The diamond was discovered on…
Solid minerals areas commission bill passes 2nd reading at Senate
A bill for an act to establish Solid Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission has passed second reading at…
FG to survey 19 states to ascertain accurate deposit of mineral resources
By Nneka NwogwugwuThe Federal government is set to embark on an Airborne Geophysical Survey Activity in 19 States…
Engineers urge FG to explore economic importance of Bitumen
By Abdulrahman AbdullahiThe Federal Government has been called upon to make haste in exploring the country's…
FG unveils National Action Plan on eliminating mercury use for gold mining
By Bisola AdeyemoThe Federal Government has rolled out the National Action Plan (NAP) for the reduction and…
Emir Raises Alarm Over Illegal Miners In Kano
By Aminah Carew
The Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar ll, has raised alarm over the influx of illegal…
