Value addition is new standard in mining operations – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has declared value addition as the new indispensable standard for mining operations in the country. Alake […]
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Minister commissions N1bn barite processing plant in C/River
By PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, says Nigeria will no longer spend over $300 million every year […]
FG saves $300m annually from ban on Barite imports – Minister
The Federal Government says its ban on importation of Barite, an essential mineral in oil drilling, has saved the country 300 million dollars (about N195 […]
11 companies jostle for Ajaokuta Steel Company as FG pays $496m judgement settlement
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says 11 companies are presently involved in the concession bid for Ajaokuta Steel Company. Adegbite […]
How COVID-19, Russia/Ukraine war stalled full operation of Ajaokuta steel coy – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine war stalled planned take-off of full operation of […]
Nigeria to begin processing of raw gold, others — Minister
Nigeria has begun the process of refining gold, gemstones and other mineral resources in the six geo-political regions of Nigeria. The Minister of Mines and […]
No allocation in 2023 budget to combat illegal miners – Minister
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Olamilekan Adegbite, says no provision was made to combat illegal mining in the ministry’s 2023 budget. The minister […]
FEC approves N27bn for road project linking Ondo, Edo States
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N27 billion for the rehabilitation of a 27km road linking Ondo and Edo. Minister of Information and Culture, […]
FG approves additional N16bn to complete Kano-Katsina Expressway
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved an augmentation of N16 billion for the completion of the dualisation of the Kano-Katsina Expressway. Minister of […]
Nigeria endowed with commercial minerals in 500 locations – Adegbite
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says Nigeria is endowed with quality commercial minerals in over 500 locations across the country. […]
We’ve attained self-sufficiency in Barite production – FG
The Federal Government says the country has attained self-sufficiency in Barite production and will no longer need to import the mineral from October this year. […]
Why we can’t deliver Ajaokuta steel company during Buhari’s tenure – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite on Thursday admitted that the Federal Government will not be able to deliver on its […]
FG, World Bank begin training of 40 Nigerians on Jewellery
The Federal Government in collaboration with the World Bank Assisted Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) Project has begun a National training programme on […]