The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the foundation for its sustainable development. Receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, in his office on Monday, Alake disclosed that initial set up of the new corporation …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has charged Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of mining companies to lead the way in establishing mining development banks to guarantee the needed long-term credit for sustainable development of the mining sector. Speaking at the CEO Roundtable on the sidelines of the 2024 Nigeria Mining Week, Alake encouraged the CEOs to spearhead …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared the forthcoming African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 as pivotal for harnessing Africa’s mineral resources to achieve sustainable economic development. Ahead the third edition of the summit, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria from 16 July, Alake emphasised that the summit provides a vital platform that …

The Minister of Solid Mineral, Dr. Dele Alake has blamed unnamed ‘Powerful Nigerians’ for the illegal mining activities and acts of terrorism going on in different parts of the country. Alake made the allegation on Tuesday when he led a delegation of top officials of the ministry to defend the 2024, budget estimates before the House of Representatives’ Committee on …