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FG says proposed ban on mining activities targeted at illegal miners
. As miners association kicks against planned ban The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has allayed concerns…
LCCI cautions FG against ban on mining activities, commercial motorcycles
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to…
FG, PwC insist on ESG principles for bitumen block allocation
. Say $25m capital base, technical expertise top priorities Clara Nwachukwu The Federal Government and its transaction consultants,…
LCCI, others suggest ways to develop solid minerals sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and other stakeholders have proffered solutions to drive potential investments…
Nigeria endowed with commercial minerals in 500 locations
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, says Nigeria is endowed with quality commercial minerals in…
Nigeria discovers high grade lithium, says NGSA
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), said critical high grade lithium had been discovered and investors were currently…
Our use of sand brings us “up against the wall”, says UNEP report
. Seeks standardisation of sand extraction The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says 50 billion tons of sand,…
FG to concession 42.74bmt bitumen, says Minister
The Federal Government says its bitumen reserve of 42.74 billion metric tonnes will soon undergo a concession to…
World Bank increases mineral survey aircraft
The Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) of the World Bank has increased the fleet of aircraft…
BPE transfers Ogboyega coal blocks to OENPL
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), on Wednesday, transferred the asset title of the Ogboyega North and South…