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Earth Treasures: Schalenblende Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Schalenblende is a mineral rock which is composed of different layers of minerals. It is…
Earth Treasures: Granodiorite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Granodiorite is an igneous rock and from the granite family. Its formation occurs from slow…
IWD: Alake pledges commitment to empowering women in mining sector
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has assured women in the mining sector of Federal…
Earth Treasures: Boracite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Boracite originated in Germany in the year 1789 and named after its boron content. It is a…
Earth Treasures: Andesine Gemstone
By Chisom Ibemere
Andesine is a new gemstone that originated in 1841 in the Andes Mountains in South America,…
Earth Treasures: Nuummite Minerals
By Chisom Ibemere
Nuummite is a rare and unique stone that was discovered in Greenland in 1810. Its name is…
Alake pledges data to aid Qatari businessmen eyeing Nigerian lithium
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says Nigeria has comprehensive data on its Lithium…
Earth Treasures: Muscovite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Muscovite is a mineral variety of the mica group. It was discovered initially in 1850 in the…
Solid Minerals To Sustain Nigeria’s Economy After Fossil Fuel –…
By Grace Samuel
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has stated that the country will rely on its…
Earth Treasures: Scoria Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Scoria is a volcanic rock that result from the solidification of molten lava. With Its long…
