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Solid minerals
Earth Treasures: Hackmanite
By Chisom Ibemere
Hackmanite is an intriguing and rare gemstone with unique properties. It was first discovered…
Earth Treasures: Quantum Quattro Silica
By Chisom Ibemere
Quantum Quattro Silica is a relatively new gemstone that was discovered in Namibia in 1996. It…
Earth Treasures: Star Diopside
By Chisom Ibemere
Star Diopside is a rare and valuable gemstone originated primarily from Russia, Madagascar,…
Nigeria Eyes Solid Minerals as Alternative to Fossil Fuel – Minister
The federal government of Nigeria has revealed intentions to shift attention from fossil fuel to solid minerals as…
Solid Minerals, Alternative to Oil – Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has stated that the Solid Minerals sector could serve as…
Earth Treasures: Sunstone
By Chisom Ibemere
Sunstone is a member of the feldspar (microcline or oligoclase) mineral group and was first…
Earth Treasures: Unakite
By Chisom Ibemere
Unakite is believed to be a semi precious stone and a grounding stone. It is a gemstone that…
Earth Treasures: Tiger Iron
By Chisom Ibemere
Tiger Iron is a unique and powerful gemstone that is known for its striking patterns and…
Mining: We’ll Confront Foreign companies that support banditry…
By Yemi Olakitan
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake issued a warning recently that the…
Earth Treasures: Watermelon Tourmaline
By Chisom Ibemere
Watermelon tourmaline is a unique and rare variety of tourmaline that shows a distinctive…
