FG moves to reduce high rate of illegal gold mining, smuggling
Discloses stimulation of mineral processing for miners, processors By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government disclosed moves to tackle and reduce the high rate of illegal gold mining and smuggling in the mining sector following the invasion of local and international illegal miners recently. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Mines and […]
Reps to FG: Make gold mining source of revenue for Nigeria
ABUJA-House of Representatives yesterday urged the federal government to make gold mining one of the major sources of revenue for the country.
FG cautions states govts over undue interference in mining operations
The Federal Government on Thursday urged states government to stop interfering in mining operations in the country in order to attract private investors to the industry.
Border Closure: FG’s action gives hope to mining sector — Adegbite
…urges Nigerians to support decision By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, while reacting to the closure of land borders in the country said the Federal Government’s action gives hope to the mining sector for high productivity, performance, and elimination of smuggling activities. Adegbite made the assertion […]
Border Closure: Adegbite hails FG, says will curtail minerals smuggling
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite, Wednesday, hailed closure of land borders by President Muhammadu Buhari, as it will curtail the smuggling of illegally mined solid minerals from the country. Adegbite stated this in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister […]
3rd edition of mining council meeting to woo local investors —Adegbite
Says work to start on NIOMCO before Ajaokuta Steel Coy By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan, Monday, disclosed that the third edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development, NCMMRD, will woo local investors to the mining sector. Adegbite stated this during a media […]
