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RSOL makes $194m from gold mining in Nigeria
By Grace Samuel
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a Nigerian mining company managed by Nigerians,…
FG to support mining coys prioritising local content
The Federal Government says it will support mining companies that prioritise local content in their operations.…
Earth Treasures: Sanidine Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Sanidine is a feldspar mineral in the potassium-rich alkali feldspar group which was first…
Earth Treasures: Petoskey Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Petoskey stone is composed of fossilized coral that is found specifically in Michigan, USA. It…
Earth Treasures: Eclogite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Eclogite is a metamorphic rock whose formation occurs under high pressures and temperatures…
Earth Treasures: Rhyolite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Rhyolite, an igneous rock formed from volcanic activity which is primarily composed of quartz,…
Value addition is new standard in mining operations – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has declared value addition as the new indispensable…
Earth Treasures: Fulgurites Resource
By Chisom Ibemere
Fulgurites commonly called "fossilized lightning", are natural tubes, clumps, or masses of…
Earth Treasures: Anorthosite Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Anorthosite is a type of intrusive igneous rock which consists of plagioclase feldspar…
Earth Treasures: Lapilli Rocks
By Chisom Ibemere
Lapilli is a term used for small, rounded volcanic rock fragments. The word "lapilli" comes…
