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Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. The country was a major exporter …
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While mining these resources has the potential to boost the economy, the illegal sector far outweighs the legitimate operations in several areas, particularly in northern and central Nigeria. These illegal activities are largely concentrated in states such as Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, and Plateau, where the minerals are rich and enforcement ...
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Known for its vast natural resources, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's mining sector. Niger State is blessed with a variety of mineral deposits that have the potential to boost industrial growth, create jobs, and contribute significantly to the nation's economic development.
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The solid minerals and mining sector contributes a paltry 0.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compared to Ghana (10%) or Botswana (35%). The 2020 Mining Contribution Index (MCI) which indicates the significance of the mining sector's contribution to national economies indicates that Nigeria has the lowest among West African countries.
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For many years, unlicensed and unregulated mining operations have been rampant in Niger. Now, the government is taking decisive action to stem the flow. According to …
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The raid, which took place on February 17, 2025, was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, in collaboration with the State Sector ...
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Implication for Sustainable Mining Environment in Niger State, Nigeria ... poor performance of the large-scale mining sector in the country, together with high unemployment rates, poverty, farm ...
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The Niger State Government has repeatedly vowed to reform the mining sector. The Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Garba Yahaya, said he has been working with security agencies to dismantle ...
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The agency disclosed this in its latest report on improving transparency and governance for value optimisation in Nigeria's mining sector. It said out of the six states at the top of the illegal mining list, Niger had more illegal miners, with 10 illegal mining sites, adding that minerals such as gold, lead, zinc and tantalite were ...
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GoN focus areas for investment include the mining sector, infrastructure and construction, transportation, and agribusiness. ... The country's main trade partners are Nigeria, the European Union, the United States, China, Cote d'Ivoire, and Algeria. ... The Central Bank of West African States governs Niger's banking institutions and sets ...
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In a bid to improve the safety and efficiency of artisanal mining…
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The Senate also aims to establish a safer and more profitable mining sector. Speaking over the weekend when he led a delegation to Niger State to investigate the recent collapse of a mining pit ...
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As a result of this, mining is done virtually in all the states of the federation. Mining industry in Nigeria is considered to be a key driver of economic growth which can potentially lead to higher levels of social and economic wellbeing. This potential is however hampered because the industry is yet to get the attention it deserved from the ...
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The Nigerian mining sector ("the Sector") has recently witnessed some notable advancements, driven by strategic reforms, digitalization and enhanced regulatory oversight. For instance, the …
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The 2007 Mining and Minerals Act. Prior to the 2007 Framework The Minerals and Mining Act of 1999 governed Nigeria's mining industry prior to the Mining and Minerals Act of 2007. The inadequacy of this paradigm in tackling problems like illicit mining, environmental degradation, and poor community engagement was criticised.
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On Monday, August 26, 2024, Acting Governor Yakubu Garba announced the lifting of the ban on mining activities in Niger State. This announcement was made at the council chamber of Government House, Minna, during the inauguration of an 18-man task force aimed at addressing illegal mining and environmental degradation.
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In fact, the poor performance of the large-scale mining sector in Nigeria has left most of the industry in the hands of ASM operators, who conduct over 95% of mining (Lawal, 2002; MMSD, 2008 MMSD, 2008).Although there are no official statistics for the actual number of people engaged in ASM in Nigeria, the sector is estimated to directly employ over 500,000 …
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The raid, which took place on February 17, 2025, was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, in collaboration with the State Sector ...
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By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29 2023, he vowed to elevate Nigeria's economic standing by diversifying its mono-cultural economy. One of his key strategies is the revitalisation of the solid minerals sector. This is important following Nigeria's endowment with seven critical minerals needed for
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When President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29 2023, he vowed to elevate Nigeria's economic standing by diversifying its mono-cultural economy. One of his key strategies is the revitalisation of the solid minerals sector. This is important following Nigeria's endowment with seven critical minerals needed for the global energy transition, all in commercial quantities.…
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SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF SOLID MINERALS AND THEIR MINING SITES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA A PAPER PRESENTED AT 13TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES_FROM 8_10TH OF OCTOBER, 2019. ... Globally, the mining industry has been a close rival to the petroleum industry, while …
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Foreign banks control about 80 percent of the sector's assets, with SONIBANK, BIA Niger, Ecobank and Bank of Africa (BOA) being the largest banks operating in the country. The Central Bank of West African States governs Niger's banking institutions and sets minimum reserve requirements through its national Central Bank representation.
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"PW Nigeria has acquired a number of licences, the majority of which are in Niger state, and are currently carrying out a detailed exploration programme" ... What in your view are the challenges to taking the mining sector in Nigeria to the next level? There is an unwillingness from a lot of stakeholders to carry out detailed exploration ...
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T he Ministry under my stewardship is resolutely committed to implementing the Roadmap for the Growth and Development of the Nigerian Mining Industry, a policy document formulated in 2016 to unlock the various potentials in the sector.
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T., "Environmental Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in Luku, Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria." Journal of Geosciences and Geomatics, vol. 2, no. 1 (2014): 28-37. doi: 10.12691/jgg-2-1-5. 1. Introduction . Mining refers to the process of extraction of mineral deposits from the surface of the earth or from beneath the
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The mining industry of Niger plays a vital role in the national economy. As of recent data, mineral exports constitute around 40% of Niger's total exports. Key minerals including Uranium, Coal, Gold, and Gypsum, Limestone, Salt, Silver, and Tin.Additionally, in 2006, Niger was the world's fourth-largest producer of Uranium.
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These initiatives underscore Nigeria's resolve to modernize its mining sector while aligning with global best practices. Nigeria is also expanding cooperation with regional mining …
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The senate committee on solid minerals says illegal mining has created a pathway for insecurity in Nigeria, costing the country billions of dollars.
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Nigeria has a diverse mining sector made up of high value commodities, with over 44 minerals deposited in over 500 locations across the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory. ... There are over 3 Bt of iron ore …
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The Niger Ministry of Mines and Russian company Zarubejguéologuia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration in geological exploration and mining. The agreement, signed in Niamey on February 25, 2025, aims to modernise resource extraction methods and strengthen Niger's mining sector.
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