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Earth Treasures: Thundereggs
By Chisom Ibemere
Thundereggs are geological formations which consist of jasper-filled cavities within volcanic…
Earth Treasures: Atlantisite
By Chisom Ibemere
Atlantisite also commonly referred to as Tasmanite is a relatively new mineral that was…
Earth Treasures: Chalcanthite
By Chisom Ibemere
Chalcanthite, also known as blue copper, is a mineral that was first discovered in Chile in…
Earth Treasures: Radiolarite
By Chisom Ibemere
Radiolarite is a variety of sedimentary rock composed of the microscopic skeletons of…
Niger Extraction Company’s $300m Steel Plant Proposal Sparks Economic…
By Faridat Salifu
In a significant development for Nigeria's economic resurgence, Niger Extraction Company Ltd…
Earth Treasures: Travertine
By Chisom Ibemere
Travertine is a type of limestone which is formed due to the precipitation of calcium…
Revocation of mining licences to sanitise sector – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the recent revocation of 1,633…
Nigeria Govt revokes 1,633 mining licences
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, under the leadership of Minister Dele Alake, has disclosed a…
Earth Treasures: Serendibite
By Chisom Ibemere
Serendibite is an extremely rare silicate mineral which is named after the old Persian name…
Earth Treasures: Nosean
By Chisom Ibemere
Nosean is also called noselite and it is a rare mineral named after its discovery…
