Illegal Mining

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,...