Illegal Mining

Revocation of 1,263 Mining Licences: Alake Gets Death Threats

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, revealed that he has received death threats and threats of international arbitration from some...

FG commissions 2,200 mines marshals to curb illegal mining

The Federal Government has commissioned a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and flouters of Nigeria’s mining laws. The development of...

FG moves to secure Nigeria’s natural resources – Alake

The Federal Government has intensified its efforts to secure the nation’s natural resources against illegal activities as the presidential inter-ministerial committee held an...

Just in: Solid Minerals Minister, Alake gives illegal miners 30 days ultimatum

“Let me declare again that the ministry is giving such persons 30 days grace to join a miners’ co-operative or find another vocation...

Illegal mining, source of funds for bandits, terrorists, others – Gov. Lalong

Plateau Gov. Simon Lalong has asked the federal authorities to take urgent steps in tackling illegal mining in some parts of the country,...