Category: Solid Minerals
Wärtsilä O&M renewal secures reliable operations at Mauritanian gold mine
The agreement will ensure that the gold mine’s 60 MW power plant continues to operate reliably and safely to support the facility’s production schedules.
Tragedy in Zamfara: families mourn as mine collapse claims lives, rescue efforts ongoing
By Energy Worth A cloud of grief has descended on the quiet Kadauri Community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a mining pit collapsed Thursday night, trapping and killing several artisanal miners who had gone in search of daily sustenance. So far, 10 bodies have been recovered, with more feared trapped beneath…
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences over non-payment of annual fees
The revoked titles include 584 exploration licences, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licences, and 470 small-scale mining leases.
Nigeria Mining Week marks 10th Anniversary with expanded industry forums and global focus
This anniversary edition offers a unique opportunity to celebrate progress while charting a path toward global competitiveness.
Alake orders seal-off of illegal gold mining site in FCT
The order comes shortly after a successful operation by mining marshals that led to the sealing of another illegal mining site around the District 2 Extension layout in Gwagwalada on August 16, 2025.
Kaduna launches Nigeria’s first lithium processing plant
Kaduna is rich in untapped resources, with over 70 identified solid minerals, including gold, tin, coltan, wolframite, titanium, and iron.
AFC backs Mota-Engil Africa with EUR 100M facility to boost Gold Mining in West Africa
The funding will support the acquisition of equipment, inventories, and site infrastructure for the execution of three new gold- mining contracts in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali.
FG orders illegal miners out of Zamfara over lead poisoning
Mining operations in Zamfara have been suspended for the past six years, and as such, there should be no legitimate mining activity in the area.
Zamfara State Governor Lawal confirmed to address Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja
The theme of this year’s Nigeria Mining Week conference is “From the inside out: Building the mining sector to be the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy.”
Wärtsilä engines to ensure production reliability for Senegal gold mine
The mine is remotely located and has no connection to the grid.