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Earth Treasures: Sesame Jasper
By Chisom Ibemere
Sesame Jasper is also known as Kiwi Jasper which is a trade names for a black speckled stone…
Oyo State Cracks Down on Illegal Mining: Verification Begins Sept 25
By Faridat Salifu
In a bid to curb illegal mining activities within its borders, Oyo State government has…
UNGA: Nigeria Will be a big Global Player in Supply of Critical Minerals…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has made a significant announcement regarding Nigeria's role in…
Earth Treasures: Rubellite
By Chisom Ibemere
Rubellite is a variety of tourmaline, a mineral that has been known and used for centuries. It…
Nigeria Earns N193.59billion from Solid Minerals – NEITI
By Obiabin Onukwugha
Nigeria earned a total sum of N193.59 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2021.…
FG Partners State Govts To End Illegal Mining in Nigeria
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, has taken a decisive…
Earth Treasures: Sinhalite
By Chisom Ibemere
Sinhalite is a rare magnesium aluminum borate mineral that was first discovered in Sri Lanka…
Experts call for action to end huge revenue loses in solid minerals sector
By Augustine Aminu
Experts have said appropriate management of solid minerals should translate or return…
Lithium: Another untapped wealth-generating mineral in Nigeria
By Bisola AdeyemoThe vastness of Nigeria's mineral resources cannot be overemphasized.
Nigeria began to explore…
Minister calls for collaboration to enhance mining sector
By Bisola AdeyemoThe Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, has stressed collaboration and…
