Tag: Mining

May 30, 2025

A natural stone quarry in Indonesia's West Java province collapsed on Friday, killing at least two people and left ...

Namibia Moves To Boost Local Participation In Mining Sector

Africa

Namibia aims to expand indigenous ownership in the mining sector

April 16, 2025

Namibia is implementing measures to strengthen local ownership in the mining industry and expand capacity in the oil, gas, ...

Mali suspends artisanal mining permits for foreigners after deadly accidents

Africa

Mali suspends artisanal mining permits to foreigners following fatal accidents

March 7, 2025

Mali has suspended the issuance of new artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals in response to a spate of catastrophic ...

Nigeria News

Ondo communities back company over peaceful mining operations

September 17, 2024

Residents of Leege, Ogunlepa, and Bature communities in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have commended Ade Olap ...

President Tinubu insists issuance of mining licenses be tied to local value addition President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to only issue mining licenses if they are tied to local value addition. This is to ensure that young Nigerians are actively engaged in economic activities, acquiring skills and contributing to the overall development of the economy. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the opening session of the African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit, 2024, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. President Tinubu, who was represented at the event by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, said his administration is fully committed to creating an enabling business environment to attract investment that encourages 'value addition' on solid minerals before they are exported. Earlier, in his opening remarks, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the government's strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda to position Nigeria as a major player in the global minerals market. The minister noted that the government is implementing wide-ranging reforms to create a more attractive environment for investors, with a focus on enhancing transparency, regulatory clarity, and investor confidence.

Nigeria News

Issuance of mining licenses must be tied to local value addition – President Tinubu

July 18, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to only issue mining licenses if ...

Nigeria News

VP Shettima asks investors to unlock potential in Nigeria’s non-oil sector

July 6, 2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a significant shift from dependence on oil to other critical sectors with ...

Nigeria News

Crude Oil theft: Nigerian Navy arrests motor tanker Sweet Miri

March 4, 2024

The Nigerian Navy through its newly launched Operation, tagged DELTA SANITY has curb crude oil theft with the arrest of ...

Nigeria News

Nigeria chairs African Mining Ministers Group

February 6, 2024

Ngeria's minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has been elected to chair of the newest mining pressure group, the ...

Nigeria News

Gov Lawal bans traditional rulers from issuing consent Letter for mining in Zamfara

January 18, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across ...

Nigeria News

FG to instill more transparency in licensing operations of Solid Minerals

November 17, 2023