Tag: mining
Gov. Mutfwang seeks FG’s support to reclaim mining ponds in Plateau
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has called on the Federal Government to support its efforts toward reclaiming all the mining ponds scattered across the...
Village head says 4 more bodies recovered in Niger mining pit...
The bodies of the remaining four trapped miners in Galadima-Kogo community of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger had been recovered.
Alhaji Umaru Aliyu, Village...
Niger gov’t offers N50m support to victims of mining pit collapse
Niger Government has offered the sum of N50 million as relief support to families and victims of the June 14 mining pit collapse in...
Nigeria in need of a comprehensive mining policy framework, says D-G NIALS
Prof. Muhammed Ladan, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), has called on the Federal Government to put in place,...
Gov. Alia seeks CBN support to develop agric, mining sectors in...
Gov. Hyacient Alia of Benue has solicited the support of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rebuild the State economy, through revolution in...
Nigeria partners Chinese coy on decarbonisation of mining practices – Envoy
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, says Nigeria is taking steps to decarbonise mining practices.
He said, in a statement, that to...
Africa to set new standards in mining–Alake
The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), has reiterated its commitment to setting new standards in the mining industry.
Chairman of the group, Dr Dele Alake...
New mining rates: Stakeholders decry inadequate consultation
Stakeholders in the mining sector have decried the lack of proper consultation before new mining rates were announced by the Federal Government.
The News Agency...
Zulum appoints new DG for Borno Mining Agency
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of Malam Aminu Chamalwa, as the Director-General of the newly created Borno State Mining Agency...
FG increases mining rates, decries non-remittance
The Federal Government has increased the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector.
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,...
Niger mine collapse: Association wants more manpower for regulatory bodies
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) says there is need to beef up manpower for regulatory bodies deployed to mining sites to ensure compliance...
Mining: Abuja varsity, Gemological institute sign agreement to boost sector
The University of Abuja, and the Gemological Institute of Nigeria (GIN), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the mining sector.
The GIN...
1 dead, others injured, trapped in Niger mining site collapse
A mining site has collapsed in Galkogo village of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger, killing one person and trapping more than 30 persons,...
FG shuts illegal mining site in FCT
The Federal Government has shut an illegal mining site at Guabe in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of...
Mining act review critical to sanitise sector-Miners
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said the critical review of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA) 2007 would sanitise the sector.
The...
Corica Mining Services (“Corica”) – Suspension of Mining Services for Hummingbird...
Corica has been engaged by Hummingbird Resources PLC ("Company") to perform mining services at Kouroussa Gold Mine in Guinea ("Kouroussa"). Mining operations commenced on...
Adeleke vows to recover monies owed by mining operators
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Monday, said his administration would recover all monies owed by mining/gold companies operating in state fields.
Adeleke said this...
