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Alake commends Nasarawa state govt for securing mining sites
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has commended Nassarawa state government for providing…
FG to revoke licenses of mining operators illegally extracting uranium in…
The Federal Government says it will revoke the licenses of mining operators extracting uranium illegally in Benue…
Earth Treasures: Boji Stones
By Chisom Ibemere
Boji stones or Shaman stones, are a type of concretion found in Smoky Hill Chalk deposits of…
Earth Treasures: Cacoxenite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Cacoxenite is a rare iron aluminum phosphate mineral discovered in 1825. It is often found as…
Earth Treasures: Chert Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Chert is a hard, sedimentary rock that is composed of silica specifically the mineral quartz.…
RSOL makes $194m from gold mining in Nigeria
By Grace Samuel
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a Nigerian mining company managed by Nigerians,…
Earth Treasures: Sanidine Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Sanidine is a feldspar mineral in the potassium-rich alkali feldspar group which was first…
Earth Treasures: Petoskey Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Petoskey stone is composed of fossilized coral that is found specifically in Michigan, USA. It…
Earth Treasures: Eclogite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Eclogite is a metamorphic rock whose formation occurs under high pressures and temperatures…
Police nab 3 Chinese Illegal gold miners, 18 others
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says 21 illegal miners, including a community leader, 3 Chinese…
