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Niger Govt shuts illegal mining sites, moves to defuse tensions in host communities
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (364+ words) The Niger State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, shutting down six unauthorized mineral processing sites during a two-day enforcement and peace-building operation in Mariga and Kontagora local government areas. The operation, led by the Commissioner for…...
15 Chinese nationals, nine Nigerians docked over alleged illegal Lithium mining in Nasarawa
1+ week, 6+ day ago (348+ words) Mining Marshals have arraigned 15 Chinese nationals, nine Nigerian citizens, and a mining company before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining operations in Nasarawa State. The defendants were brought before Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High…...
Nasarawa govt orders evacuation of mining company over alleged security, operational violations
3+ week, 6+ day ago (465+ words) The Nasarawa State Government has directed the immediate shutdown of Lideal Mines Company operating in Endo Community, Udege Development Area, citing alleged security concerns and repeated violations of agreements reached with the host community. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural…...
Akwa Ibom: NMGS seeks sustained engagement of professionals in mining, geosciences
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, NMGS, have urged the Akwa Ibom State government to sustain the engagement of professionals in the mining and geosciences sector. The Society noted that such a move would ensure that ongoing and future projects…...
Several feared dead as pit collapses in Kano village
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) A tragic incident has been reported in Ridawa village, located in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, where several brick workers are feared dead after a pit suddenly collapsed. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning while the workers were…...
Nigerian govt begins review of mining laws, after 19 years
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (488+ words) The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the process of reviewing extant laws in the mining sector to regulate and tackle illegal mining in the country. President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms. Rose Ndong, disclosed this…...
Niger govt orders shut down of illegal mining sites in Gada Daya, Gada Eregi
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (383+ words) The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of illegal and non-compliant mining sites operating in Gada Daya and Gada Eregi along Bida Road areas of the state. The directive followed a joint inspection carried out by the Niger…...
Rep urges National Assembly to intervene in alleged illegal mining in Abia community
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (334+ words) The House of Representatives has received a petition concerning alleged illegal mining activities in Imobi autonomous community, Achara Uturu, in Isuikwuato LGA of Abia State. The petition was presented on the floor of the House by the member representing Isuikwuato…...
Court orders British Govt to pay "420m to families of coal miners killed in Enugu
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (791+ words) Justice A. O. Onovo of Enugu High Court, on Thursday, ordered the British Government to pay "20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by British colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…...
Suspected gas leak kills dozens at Plateau mining site
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) An unconfirmed number of miners have reportedly died following suspected toxic gas exposure at a mining site in Company Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Wase Youth Leader, Shafi Sambo, disclosed the incident during an interview with…...