FG increases rates, charges for all activities in the mining sector
The Federal Government has raised the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector.
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Nigerian Gold Bars add over $5 million to Nigeria’s foreign reserve assets – Dele Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced that Nigerian gold bars transaction has boosted the country’s foreign reserve ...
FG confirms death of three miners in fresh mine collapse in Niger state
The federal government has confirmed the death of three miners in Niger state in a new mine collapse. This is ...
FG to deploy satellite technology for real-time surveillance of mining sites- Dele Alake
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced that the Federal Government will use satellite technology to monitor ...
FG to establish 6 mineral centres across Nigeria to boost mining
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish six mineral centres in the six geo-political zones of the country to ...
FG needs N70 billion for solid minerals exploration – Minister
Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, has said that the Federal Government requires around N70 billion to fund ...
Swiss company indicates interest to invest in Nigeria’s nickel, cobalt, zinc minerals
A Swiss multinational, Glencore Plc has indicated interest to invest in Nigeria’s solid mineral sector with specific focus on nickel, ...
FG revokes 924 mining licenses, accuses firms of license racketeering
The federal government has revoked 924 inactive mining licenses, alleging that miners had facilitated a black market for acquiring mining ...
Nigeria has 42 billion barrels of Bitumen, to become net exporter – Alake tells Investors
Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has informed investors that Nigeria should not import bitumen given its reserves ...
FG to grant mining licenses to only companies that process locally
New mining licenses will be issued by the federal government solely to companies that propose a strategy for local mineral ...
