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Investment in solid minerals will boost FX inflow, job creation – Minister
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, says the Federal Government will enforce the processing of…
German Firm to commit $700bn to mineral exploration in Nigeria
In a significant development, Nigeria has entered into a collaboration with a prominent German firm, GeoScan GmbH,…
Earth Treasures: Rainbow Lattice Sunstone
By Chisom Ibemere
Rainbow Lattice Sunstone, a captivating and rare gemstone is popular for its striking…
Nigeria, Germany sign MoU on solid minerals exploration
The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) and GeoScan GmbH of Berlin, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of…
Earth Treasures: Llanite
By Chisom Ibemere
Llanite is a unique and rare variety of volcanic rock, which is found only within a…
Earth Treasures: Bytownite
By Chisom Ibemere
Bytownite is a form of feldspar named after the city of Bytown (now Ottawa) in Canada. It was…
Earth Treasures: Eudialyte
By Chisom Ibemere
Eudialyte is a rare and complex silicate mineral that forms in granular pattern. It was first…
FG, PWC partner on solid minerals roadmap
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has partnered with the foremost…
FG, Governors’ Forum sign deal on Mining Operations in Nigeria
In a concerted effort to resolve issues within the mining sector, the Ministers of Solid Minerals Development and…
Earth Treasures: Tiffany Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Tiffany stone is also known as bertrandite, opalized fluorite, or ice cream opal. It was first…
