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Mining
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Plateau state official honors seven miners lost in Gassa pit collapse
Seven miners died in a pit collapse in Gassa, Barkin Ladi, prompting Plateau State Commissioner Peter Kanang Gwom to call for stricter safety standards and regulatory enforcement.
Mining Pit Collapse in Plateau State Leaves Seven Dead
Seven individuals lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed on Wednesday evening in the Kassa community of Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
Niger State authorities save 19 minors from mining operations; guardians hit with ₦5m bond
The Niger State Child Rights Protection Agency has rescued 19 children from illegal mining and imposed ₦5 million bonds on their parents to prevent future exploitation.
Federal Government Anticipates Increased Mining Investment Through Nigeria NOW! Expo
The Nigerian government expects the Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo 2026 to boost investment in solid minerals and foster long-term economic growth.
Bauchi State Governor mandates crackdown on illicit mining operations
Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered security agencies to prosecute all illegal miners in Bauchi State, declaring that even his own family members will face legal consequences if implicated.
Niger State Authorities Threaten Prosecution for Illegal Mining
Niger State officials have vowed to arrest and prosecute any individual or group engaging in unauthorized mining operations within the state.
Two Chinese citizens receive five-year prison terms for illegal mining in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals to five years in prison for conspiracy and illegal mining of solid minerals.
Three Miners Fatally Shot in Bokkos Plateau State Ambush
Armed gunmen ambushed and killed three miners returning from work in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday night.
Senate Calls for Nationwide Audit of Miners and Creation of Compensation Fund
The Senate has mandated an audit of mining operations and the establishment of a compensation fund following fatal accidents in Kogi State's coal mining sector.
Safeguarding Nigeria through Forest, Mineral, and Food Security
Nigeria's national sovereignty relies on the effective protection of its forests, mineral deposits, and food systems from internal threats and illegal exploitation.