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We’ve recovered over 90 mining sites from illegal miners – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, says no fewer than 90 mining sites have been recovered from illegal miners across the country. Alake...
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Mining

UN report calls for responsible financing, investment in energy transition minerals

The financial system, governance and regulation of mineral exploration and mining must be reformed to ensure greater capital flows and a clean energy transition,...
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Mining

Nigeria’s gold, limestone, bitumen production rising – Miners

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) says Nigeria’s gold, limestone, and bitumen production is increasing, contributing significantly to local economic growth and job creation. Mr....
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Mining

Govt to revoke 1,000 mining licences – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences in addition to the 900 it...
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Mining

Nigeria’s local content reforms spark mining boom, set model for Africa

Nigeria’s mining industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by targeted local content policies from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). These...
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Mining

Kano moves to curb illegal sand excavation near water sources

Kano State Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal silica sand excavation activities near water sources in a bid to safeguard the state’s potable...
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Mining

Informal lead, gold mining contributing to widespread poisoning in Nigeria – Study

Artisanal lead mining in Nigeria is responsible for airborne lead exposures that are 10 times the U.S. Permissible Exposure Limit, according to a study...
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Mining

South African mining communities urge community-led path in energy transition

As South Africa moves toward a low-carbon future, communities most affected by the extractive economy have demanded to be included in the transition. On Monday,...
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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is seeking compliance with wetlands protection in oil...
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G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged to enact a windfall tax or tax on the excess...
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South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses...

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