To boost the ease of doing business in the mining sector, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Launching the system, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake said that the portal would expand access of prospective investors to critical information on Nigeria’s mineral deposits, policies guiding the mining sector and incentives …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has solicited the support of the Senate for increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out detailed exploration of the nation’s vast mineral deposits. During the opening session of the investigative hearing of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Alake identified the twin issues of poor …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has backed plans by the Oyo State Government to obtain mining licences. Reiterating the Ministry’s support for sub-national entities in the country to develop the sector, the Minister emphasised that cooperation with states will develop the mining industry value-chain and promote value addition for maximum beneficiation to host communities. In his …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has advised mining companies to emulate the international best practices of the Segilola gold project to develop the sector. He expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to support mining companies that place a premium on local content in their operations. During a site tour of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared value addition as the irreducible standard for mining operations in the country. During an inspection tour of the gigantic $600 million African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) facility, in Kaduna State, that hosts the mining and processing of magnetite iron-ore, the Minister hailed the tenacity and foresight of …

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 …

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 …

The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has said it is proposing five per cent of revenues on solid minerals to host communities. The chairman of the committee, Jonathan Gaza, disclosed this on Monday at a public policy dialogue on Nigeria’s minerals and mining legislation, organised by the committee at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Gaza said the Nigerian …