Solid Minerals

By Anscella Obike Nigeria’s ambition to reposition its solid minerals sector as a pillar of post-oil economic diversification is facing a serious setback. Rampant illicit financial flows, weak oversight and entrenched informal…
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By Anscella Obike Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has rarely attracted as much public attention as it did following the announcement of a new gold refinery in Lagos. What should have been a milestone for private investment and…
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By Anscella Obike The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reposition Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as a trillion-naira contributor to the national economy, as the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and…
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By Anscella Obike Kaduna State has launched a $150 million Green Mining Investment Fund aimed at accelerating early-stage exploration of critical minerals and enhancing its position as Nigeria’s leading destination for global mining…
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By Patience Chat MosesAs the world pivots towards a clean energy future, the immense use of critical minerals is becoming clear. These are not your everyday rocks; they are the fundamental building blocks of modern energy technologies…
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By Patience Chat Moses As the future of energy and technology is being shaped, the growing geopolitical struggle for critical minerals also intensifies. The recent rivalry between the United States (US) and China is not just about…
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By Patience Chat Moses In a bold move set to redefine its economic landscape, the Nigerian government has officially endorsed a $400 million foreign direct investment (FDI) to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals…
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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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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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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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