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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians over alleged illegal mining activities in Jos. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement released Tuesday, March 11, in Abuja.   According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura …

Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Getty Images They don’t look like much but these deep-sea nodules are rich in valuable metals There’s one. And another. This robot was hunting for rocks. A three-pronged claw descended from above and plucked a stone off the seabed. All the while, the autonomous machine’s on-board camera scanned for creatures that might be resting on those …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite technology to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria at its third meeting of the year on Monday.   Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made this announcement while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting. He explained that the satellite technology is part of an …

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered the suspension of all mining activities in the state due to security concerns.   In an executive order issued on Friday, February 21, Mutfwang stated that the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice.   He explained that his administration would conduct a comprehensive review of the security …

Glencore also revealed it was considering moving its primary listing from the UK to New York, or elsewhere, to get the “right valuation”. ADVERTISEMENT Mining giant Glencore reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $1.6 billion (€1.5bn), which was a large fall from the $4.3bn (€4.1bn) net income seen in 2023. This was mainly because of lower average energy …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned citizens against storing explosive devices in their homes for illegal mining purposes. The warning came during a condolence visit to Sabon Pegi, Niger State, where a dynamite explosion caused loss of lives and significant property damage.   In a statement issued by his special assistant, Rabiu Ibrahim, Idris emphasized …

Four persons were killed in an explosion that rocked a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday, January 26.    The miners had just resumed work at the site when the explosion happened. While the exact cause of the blast remains unclear, residents have suggested that poor handling of explosive devices by mining …

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, says generals who retired from the military are behind illegal mining across the country.    He made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Senator Sampson Ekong, submitted his 2025 budget report before the Senate Committee on Appropriations.   The former Edo state …

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, ending a five-year prohibition.   The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, through his representative Segun Tomori, announced the decision during a press briefing on Sunday, December 22.   “The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements …

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country’s water resources from contamination. ADVERTISEMENT The Roman Catholic Church has added its voice to calls on El Salvador’s present to retain the country’s ban on gold mining. Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas on Sunday made the request to President Nayib Bukele, …