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IEA Warns: One Nation Dominates Clean Energy Minerals
By Patience Chat MosesIn the rapidly accelerating race towards a clean energy future, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) casts a stark light on a growing vulnerability within the global solid mineral sector: an!-->!-->!-->…
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EU Eyes Nigeria’s $700 Billion Mineral Potential
By Patience Chat MosesThe European Union (EU) and Nigeria have indicated interest in boosting trade and investment in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
According to a statement, the development occurred when EU Ambassador to Nigeria!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG Approves Establishment of Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation with 50% Private Sector Stake
By Patience Chat Moses
In a strategic quest to position the country’s mineral sector for global impact, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians of the establishment of the Nigeria Solid!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Lithium Gold Rush: Could a Saudi-Nigeria Partnership Spark Mining Boom?
By Patience Chat Moses
Every year, nations of the world converge to discuss how to move mining activities forward under the aegis of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF). This year’s forum took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and hosted!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Mining Shame: Focus on Illegal Mining and Exploitation of Vulnerable Communities
By Patience Chat Moses
This article was inspired by a video of illegal miners in Zamfara allegedly mining to be paid a thousand naira daily. As a nation endowed with over 700 billion dollars worth of mineral resources, Nigeria has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Resource Control Shake-Up: National Assembly Proposes Removal of Solid Minerals from Exclusive…
By Patience Chat Moses
In a bold legislative move, the 10th National Assembly has proposed the removal of solid minerals from the Exclusive Legislative List. This motion appears to be one that could ignite nationwide debate, raising!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Chinese Company to Establish $300m Steel Plant in Ogun
By Patience Chat MosesThe Nigerian steel industry is about to experience remarkable growth as China and Russia made their interest known in partnering with the sector.The most recent partnership is that of Inner Galaxy Steel Company!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Signs $1 Billion MoU with Chinese Firms for Iron Ore-to-Steel Project
Dele Alake
By Patience Chat Moses
In a giant move that could reshape Nigeria's industrial landscape, the Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $1 billion with Chinese firms for an Iron Ore-to-Steel!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG, Stakeholders Agree on Mining License Rate Review
(4th left) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior Affairs, Dr. Mary Ogbeh, Permanent Secretary and some of the newly inducted operatives
By Patience Chat Moses
The Federal Government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Prioritize International Mining Partnerships to Attract FDI ― KPMG Tells FG
By Patience Chat Moses
With over forty four (44) solid mineral resources, Nigeria's solid mineral sector has continued to suffer underutilization.
As a result of this disturbing development, a global audit, tax and business!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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