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Nigeria is blessed with over forty-four (44) identified solid mineral resources in commercial quantities. Yet, the contribution of the mining Sector to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) has remained less than 1% in each of the past five (5) successive years – although, it has consistently grown over the same period to 0.85% in 2022 (from …
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The Nigerian government is targeting $5bn in mining investments over the next 10 years under a new industry roadmap, as part of a broader drive to diversify revenue sources away from non-oil sectors. In August Kayode Fayemi, the minister of mines and steel development, unveiled a new strategic plan for the sector that targets expanding
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However, due to weak regulatory enforcement, neglect, and corruption, proceeds from Nigeria's mineral wealth often end up in the pockets of artisanal miners …
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On Saturday, Nov 18, Trojan Mining, a Nigerian bitcoin mining company, announced their work-in-progress 500KW hydro-powered bitcoin mining facility in Nigeria. This news comes amid the growing ...
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Mining in Nigeria. Mining in Nigeria dates back to 1902 when organised mining in its exploration stage started with the then Secretary of State for Colonies commissioning mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Protectorates (MMSD, 2016).The first record of a mined mineral was tin ore by the Royal Niger Company in …
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The Miners Association of Nigeria has called on the Nigerian Government to check the activities of Chinese miners "scavenging" for Lithium. This was disclosed by Mr Dele Ayanleke, the National Secretary of the association in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
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YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of workers who were trapped when a gold mine collapsed in northcentral Nigeria, authorities and residents said. The pit collapsed on Monday in Niger state's remote Shiroro district after heavy rains softened the soil.
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The non-oil sector has continued to be the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy. As at the third quarter of 2022, the non-oil sector contributed 94.34% (in real terms) to the nation's Gross Domestic product (GDP), higher than the share recorded in the third quarter of 2021 which was 92.51% and higher than the second quarter of 2022 recorded as 93.67% 1.
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The Director-General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Dr Abdulrazaq Garba, has said that high-grade lithium discovered in Nigeria has been attracting foreign investors.
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Nigeria Gold Mining News Monitoring. Get by Email • RSS. Published on 12:38 GMT. Winners of Enactus National Exposition 2024 announced in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Global NGO, Enactus, is currently hosting its annual Enactus National Exposition 2024 events across the globe. ...
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing …
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YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of workers who were trapped when a gold mine collapsed in northcentral Nigeria, authorities and …
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Nigeria's only industrial gold mine yielded 98,000 ounces of the precious metal last year. Nigeria bets on new gold project to attract more miners - MINING
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Nigeria's government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing the country's lithium, a …
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Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), on Monday, said that the ministry has achieved a major improvement in revenue generation from N5.4 billion in 2020 to N7.8 billion in 2021.
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Nigerian Mining - The leading source for solid mineral and mining news in Nigeria. Niger State Grants 369 Gold Mining Titles After Lifting Ban. The Niger State Government has …
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With greater government support and a growing role as a generator of export earnings, Nigeria's mining sector is poised to maximise its considerable potential in precious metals and gems. Total revenue from the sector is expected to rise by 25% to N3.6bn ($8.5m) in 2023, reflecting its resilience, as well as continued federal and state
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Dozens of gold miners are trapped underground after a pit collapsed in central Nigeria. The incident happened on Monday after heavy rainfall in Niger state but news was slow to emerge because of ...
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THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Monday, disclosed delivery of a brand new mining corporation to Nigerians that would galvanize the nation's solid minerals sector.
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The Nigerian government will only issue new mining licences to companies that submit a plan for local processing of minerals extracted in Nigeria. This initiative, announced by Segun Tomori, spokesperson for the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, stems from President Bola Tinubu's efforts to enhance the economy by moving away …
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1 Based on the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q4 2023, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total contribution of the Mining sector (i.e., coal mining, metal ores and quarrying and other minerals) to the 2023 GDP is about 0.77%.
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Mining: FG to establish 6 mineral centers to boost sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says plans are ongoing by the Federal Government to …
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Nigeria is set to grant new mining licences exclusively to companies that provide a plan for local mineral processing, Reuters reported. This marks a significant shift from the country's long-standing policy of exporting unprocessed raw materials.
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