Tragedy in Zamfara: 13 Dead, Dozens Trapped as Mining Pit Collapses
A mining disaster has struck Kadauri village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving no fewer than 13 miners dead while many others remain trapped underground. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident occurred on Thursday while miners were…
FG Lifts Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara State
The Federal Government has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, citing improvements in security. The decision was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, through his representative, Segun Tomori,…
_NSCDC Cracks Down on Vandalism and Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom_
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspects in Akwa Ibom for alleged vandalism and illegal mining activities. Two suspects were apprehended for conveying 1,200 bags of suspected iron ore without a mining license or…
_Boosting Nigeria-Australia Mining Collaboration_
The Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Leilani Bin-Juda, recently met with the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, to strengthen bilateral relations in the mining sector. Bin-Juda invited Dr. Alake to attend the African Down Under…
Photos: Deep Well For Mining Collapses on Two Youths in Cross Rivers
Two young people died when a deep hole they dug for mining collapsed on them in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The accident occurred at Shikpeshe, along Buya Road on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The two young people suffocated inside…