Plateau killings caused by land grabbing for illegal mining – Ex-lawmaker Bagos
A former member of the Plateau State House of Representatives representing Jos…
I was threatened for linking powerful Nigerians to illegal mining -Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has confirmed that he…
Powerful Nigerians behind illegal mining, insecurity, Alake alleges
The Minister of Solid Mineral, Dele Alake, has blamed unnamed ‘Powerful Nigerians’…
FG revokes 1,633 mining licences over payment default
The federal government has revoked 1,633 mining licenses due to default in…
Influential people pressurising FG to free Chinese arrested for illegal mining – Minister
Olamilekan Adegbite, minister of mines and steel development, says some influential Nigerians…
80 per cent of revenue accruable from solid minerals lost to illegal mining – Official
The Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has said that the…
Ghana extends ban on small scale mining by 3 months
The government of Ghana has extended the ban placed on all forms…
Nigeria loses N4trn annually to illegal mining – Senate
The Senate on Thursday said the country was losing about N4 trillion…
Lead poisoning kills 28 children in Niger
At least 28 children aged under five have died in the latest…
Rescued S. Africa gold miners arrested, charged
Twenty two artisanal gold miners who came out of a disused and…