Gov Alia Suspends Mining Activities In Benue As Insecurity Surges

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

JUST IN: Govt Outlaws Mining Activities

Kogi government has banned mining activities   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Government has outlawed illegal mining throughout the whole State.   Two people died at an unlawful mining site in Ika-Ogboyaga, Ankpa Local Government Area of the State, after a section of a mining bed fell in, prompting the order.   … Read more