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CAPPA warns on reckless solid minerals drive

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has sounded a warning on the direction of Nigeria’s mining sector. The CAPPA board stated that the global...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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