In fulfilment of a major plank of his seven-point agenda to create a new security architecture to secure mining sites, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has unveiled a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and all those who flout the nation’s mining laws. Formally receiving the marshals drawn from the Nigeria Security and Civil …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has urged mining professionals to groom younger cadres to sustain the development of the nation’s mining sector. Giving the keynote address at the annual conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) on Tuesday, Alake hailed the professional services rendered by mining engineers and geologists in areas of exploration and …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has affirmed the resolve of the Federal Government to foreclose the acquisition of mining licenses by prospective investors without requisite plans for local value addition. While playing host to members of the House Committee on Solid Minerals on oversight visit to the ministry, Alake applauded the lawmakers for their support in …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the proven mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people. At a Ministerial Roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC, United State, recently, Alake deplored unwholesome pressure on African governments …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has affirmed the commitment of Africa to equipping women with requisite skills to participate actively in the mining sector value chain. In his goodwill message at the International Women’s Day Forum 2024 organised by the Women Miners Association, the Minister, who is also Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), …

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake has commiserated with Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and the people of the state over the death of the state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho. In a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Communication, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Minister said: “In his death, we …

Comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in establishing lithium companies in Nigeria. Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake made this disclosure in Doha, Qatar on Saturday at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Tinubu to …

Ngeria broke new grounds in the global mining industry on Monday, clinching the chair of the newest mining pressure group, the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG). Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake was unanimously elected the pioneer chairman of the group. The event, which held on the sidelines of the 30th edition of Investing in Africa Indaba, …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development. While receiving Charge d’Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene in his office on Thursday, Alake lauded the country’s commitment to fostering cooperation with Nigeria in diverse sectors of the economy, stating that it underscores …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped around Eporo-Ekiti area of Ekiti State. The Elesun of Esun in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area, Oba Babatunde Ogunsola; and Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area, Oba Olatunde Olusola; and a driver with Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Emure Ekiti were killed by armed herdsmen …