Alake Reveals FG’s Readiness to Facilitate Mining Licences For States

Eko Hot Blog reports that the  Federal Government has reassured State Governments on acquisition of Mining Licences for Solid Minerals Sector Development. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave the assurance during the visit of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Alake, in a statement signed … 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