The House of Representatives has urged the ministry of solid minerals development to focus on lithium production to increase revenue generation in Nigeria. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Victor Obuzor (PDP-Rivers) at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. Moving the motion, Mr Obuzor lamented that in spite of the abundance of mineral deposits nationwide, the …

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said it is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake announced on Friday that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has canvassed reforms and adherence to due process in the agencies under his purview, in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of the Bola Tinubu administration. During his maiden visit to the ministry’s agencies, which commenced on Wednesday at the Mining Cadastral Office (MCO), the minister lauded efforts of the agency as …