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27 Jan
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Monday revealed that the explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday was caused by the illegal stockpiling of explosives. Alake dispatched officials of the Federal Mines Office in the state to the blast site for an…
19 Jan
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has unveiled a 13-episode television series titled ‘Hidden Riches’, aimed at inspiring Nigerians and attracting investments to the untapped opportunities in the solid minerals sector. The premiere took place over the weekend in Abuja. Produced by Take 7 Media Production, the series will air weekly…
10 Jan
At the budget defense session on Friday, the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals Development rejected the 2025 budgetary proposals presented by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The committee, chaired by Senator Ekong Sampson, expressed concerns over the feasibility and potential impact of the projects outlined in the budget. Similarly,…
7 Jan
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has announced the debut of a TV drama series, 'Hidden Riches,' which aims to tell the story of the complexities and potential of Nigeria's mining sector. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Sydney Diala, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Iveren Antiev, Alex Jibrin, among others, the series is set to unravel…
20 Dec
The Federal Government has met with the World Bank in its bid to advance the solid minerals sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake disclosed the FG's plan to improve the sector in a post on his official X account on Thursday after a meeting with the officials of the…
9 Dec
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, on Monday, began discussions on the extraction and processing of iron ore into steel. During the Resourcing event at the annual Mines and Money expo in Islington, London, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, met with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy, Engr. Khalid bin Saleh…
20 Nov
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, highlighted ongoing efforts to transform the mining sector through innovative reforms aimed at increasing transparency, attracting investments, and enhancing the ease of doing business. It also highlighted the government’s efforts in repositioning the sector, including combating illegal mining, introducing advanced technology, and marketing Nigeria’s solid minerals globally. Minister of Solid…
15 Nov
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, on Friday, said that it has apprehended 300 illegal miners nationwide as part of efforts to revitalize the country's mining sector. It noted that increased global interest and rising revenue are further solidifying the solid minerals sector's role as a driver of sustainable…
13 Nov
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has noted Nigeria’s solid mineral wealth as essential to economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth. He invited global investors to engage in partnerships that elevate Nigeria's mining landscape to international standards. The minister disclosed this in Abuja during a pre-event press briefing for the 9th edition…
8 Nov
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for stronger collaboration between stakeholders in the solid minerals sector and the National Parks Service to combat illegal mining and prevent further mine collapses. The Minister noted that technical reports from field inspections indicated that the lack of professional skills in mine development by…
29 Oct
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Tuesday, made a case for enhanced trade relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an emphasis on solid minerals. The minister stated this while receiving the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Salem Shaeed Al Shamsi, in his office in Abuja, Alake reflected on the…
16 Oct
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday, stressed the importance of collaboration with the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to resolve boundary-related conflicts in mining areas. During a meeting with the Director-General of the Commission, Surv. Adamu Adaji, in his office, Alake noted the critical role the NBC plays in ensuring smooth…
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