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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, …

Global mining stocks have declined as metal prices fell, driven by a strong US dollar and disappointing details from China’s latest stimulus measures. ADVERTISEMENT Global mining stocks suffered as metal prices slumped, driven by a robust US dollar and disappointment over China’s recent stimulus measures. Major European mining stocks declined sharply this week following Donald Trump’s victory in the US …

A mining site at Maiagwagwa in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has collapsed, k!lling at least 13 persons.   The Chairman of the LGA, Dr. Joshua Riti, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Jos.   Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of d3aths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday.   …

Four youths have been k!lled in an attack by gunmen at a mining site in the Butura community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Friday night, with the attackers striking at approximately 9 pm.   According to the President of the Butura Youth Movement, Sabastine Magit, the victims were working at the site when the …