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 …
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Explosion kills four, injures several at Niger mining site
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 …
Read More »Retired Generals behind illegal mining across the country ? Oshiomhole
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 …
Read More »FG lifts ban on mining in Zamfara after five years
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 …
Read More »Church urges El Salvador’s president to keep ban on gold mining
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, …
Read More »European mining stocks plunge as metal prices tumble
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 …
Read More »13 d3ad as mining site collapses in Plateau
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. …
Read More »Four k!lled as gunmen attack Plateau mining site
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 …
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