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Alake pledges data to aid Qatari businessmen eyeing Nigerian lithium
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says Nigeria has comprehensive data on its Lithium…
Earth Treasures: Muscovite Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Muscovite is a mineral variety of the mica group. It was discovered initially in 1850 in the…
Solid Minerals To Sustain Nigeria’s Economy After Fossil Fuel –…
By Grace Samuel
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has stated that the country will rely on its…
Earth Treasures: Scoria Rock
By Chisom Ibemere
Scoria is a volcanic rock that result from the solidification of molten lava. With Its long…
Earth Treasures: Marl Stone
By Chisom Ibemere
Marl stone, also known as marl or marlstone, has been in existence for years. The term "marl"…
Earth Treasures: Goethite Minerals
By Chisom Ibemere
Goethite is named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, with a fascinating history dating back…
Earth Treasures: Mudstone
By Chisom Ibemere
Mudstone, a fine-grained sedimentary rock which forms through the accumulation of fine…
Earth Treasures: Oil Shale
By Chisom Ibemere
Oil shale is also called Kerogen shale and it is a sedimentary rock housing organic matter…
Earth Treasures: Geodes Mineral
By Chisom Ibemere
Geodes had been in existence for thousands of years. It was discovered and appreciated for…
34 solid minerals found in Benue – Commissioner
The Benue State Government says 34 solid minerals out of the 44 in the country are found in the state.…
