Tinubu to Inaugurate 6,000MT Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa ..Project signals growing investor confidence in solid minerals sector, says Gov Sule The Ministry of Solid Minerals also outlined plans to restrict lithium exports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit Nasarawa State to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors, Governor Abdullahi … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more
The federal government on Thursday rejected a bill that proposed the creation of a special security agency solely dedicated to protecting mining sites across Nigeria. This decision comes amid escalating illegal mining activities and associated security challenges in the sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, expressed opposition to the bill, titled “Bill to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
The Niger State Government has established a task force on illegal mining activities in the state. The Acting Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba, who inaugurated the task force in Minna on Monday, also announced the conditional lifting of a ban on illegal mining in the state. Garba said that the terms and reference … Read more
Environmental taskforce in Taraba State, led by retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, destroys an illegal mining camp and arrests three miners following a statewide ban on mining. EKO HOT BLOG reports that retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, Chairman of the Special Taskforce Committee on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation, has taken drastic measures … Read more
Nigerian govt plans mining license fee review Aims to raise revenue, restructure mining sector Stakeholders consulted on proposed fee increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has unveiled plans to increase mining license fees and other charges payable by operators in the country. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the suspension of all mining operations in the state pending the compilation of a comprehensive database of miners. The directive, issued during a meeting with representatives of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Benue Chapter in Makurdi on Thursday, was prompted by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. In a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Prof. Usman Tar urged the public to abide strictly by the ban. “The military and security … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has revealed that some powerful individuals are the ones sponsoring banditry and kidnappings associated with the mining sector in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday when he appeared before the House Committee on Solid Minerals to defend the Ministry’s 2024 budget estimate, Alake added … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, met with the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. This online media platform gathered that the service chiefs in attendance include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, ordered a ban on illegal mining activities and directed law enforcement officials to take stringent action against violators. Over the years, illegal mining in the state has tended to fuel banditry and other criminal activities, according to reports. The Governor justified the ban in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal government of Nigeria has given a 30-day grace period to illegal miners in the country. Gatekeepers News reports that the minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake issued the directive during the unveiling of the ‘Agenda for the Transformation of the Solid Minerals for International Competitiveness and Domestic Prosperity’, … Read more
EFCC have arrested chinese national for illegal mining in Kwara EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gang Deng, a 29-year-old Chinese national, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command on suspicion of engaging in illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth … Read more
Two pregnant illegal miners were reported dead on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in a Galamsey pit collapse at Denkyira- Ayanfuri, a community in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region The Assembly Member urged the government to provide the youth in the area jobs to prevent them from engaging in illegal mining EDITOR’S … Read more
The suspects were arrested based on an intel received and in collaboration with some local hunters At least 15 persons have been arrested by the men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, for illegally mining gold in the Owo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, who were from the … Read more
The federal government says some influential Nigerians have been fingered in illegal mining following the arrest Chinese nationals bordering on the activities. On Monday, the Osun government announced the arrest of 27 persons for illegal mining of gold. It said 17 out of those arrested were Chinese nationals. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Minister of mines … Read more
Two Chinese men have been arrested by the police in Zamfara State for their alleged involvement in illegal mining of Gold. The suspects identified as Wang and Chu were apprehended on Sunday by a team led by Commission of Police (CP) Usman Nagogo at Nasarawa Burkullu village in Kwali, Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA). It … Read more