News as it breaks
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
The Kadauri site is one of several artisanal mining hubs in Zamfara State, where locals depend on mining for survival despite repeated warnings over unsafe practices. Mining pit collapses have become increasingly frequent in the region, raising concerns over weak safety regulations and poor monitoring. Tragedy struck as a mining…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to mining and quarrying companies operating in the country: sign Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with host communities by December 31, 2025, or face the revocation of licenses. This directive comes in response to a joint review…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a globally recognized and competitive mining hub, citing the country’s vast mineral resources and untapped investment potential. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Solid Minerals, Engr.…
The Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative (CAACASVI) has raised concerns over what it describes as executive interference in an ongoing illegal mining case involving one Ali Tanko and his alleged collaborators. The group has formally petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA) to intervene and uphold the integrity…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is exploring collaboration with the World Bank to unlock financing and technical support for the development of the mining sector. This was revealed in a statement signed by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori and made available to…
