FG to expand Marshal Corps from 60 to 100 per state
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says that plans sre ongoing to increase the number of Mining Marshal Corps from 60 to 100. The increase would be…
Gov. Alia’s Solid Steps To Exploit Benue’s Solid Minerals
By Bridget Tikyaa Ikyado In spite of efforts of governments at various levels to diversify the economy, earn foreign exchange and create jobs, reports of illegal mining of solid minerals…
Consent of host communities mandatory before issuance of mining licenses-Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the consent of host communities for mining activities is mandatory before the issuance of licenses to miners. Alake…
Tinubu holds bilateral meeting with Blinken, U.S. secretary of State
Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has arrived at the State House to hold a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu. He was received at the forecourt of the…
Minister orders investigation on causes of Ibadan explosion
The Minister of Solid Minerals and Development, Dr Dele Alake, has directed Mine Officers of the ministry to investigate on the root causes of the Tuesday night explosion which occurred…
FG to revoke more mining licenses in 2024, says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says more revocation of mining license is in the offing for other categories of defaulters in 2024. Alake issued the warning…