Solid Minerals

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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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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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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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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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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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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(4th left) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior Affairs, Dr. Mary Ogbeh, Perma￾nent 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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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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By Patience Chat Moses Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake, has said that the Federal Government needs funding worth about N70 billion to support solid minerals exploration activities across the country. Mr.…
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By Patience Chat Moses The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has inaugurated two high-powered committees for the development of Bitumen. The first is a Ministerial Committee chaired by MCO DG, Engr. Nkom and…
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