Beyond the Caliphate: Exploring the Mineral Wealth of Niger …

In this comprehensive exploration, we'll delve deep into the mineral wealth of Niger State, examining its potential impact on the local and national economy, the challenges faced in …

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Radiological Assessment of Artisanal Gold Mining Sites in …

As a result of this, mining is done virtually in all the states of the federation. Mining industry in Nigeria is considered to be a key driver of economic growth which can potentially lead to higher levels of social and economic wellbeing. This potential is however hampered because the industry is yet to get the attention it deserved from the ...

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Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. ... Bayelsa State. This discovery …

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Reviving Nigeria's neglected $700bn mining sector

Amid the global push for green energy solutions, Nigeria's reserves of critical minerals such as lithium, manganese and nickel are in high demand, prompting the government to release a series of initiatives that will fast-track foreign direct investment into the sector. On February 8, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a pan-African multilateral development …

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The mining industry of Niger plays a vital role in the national economy. As of recent data, mineral exports constitute around 40% of Niger's total exports. Key minerals including Uranium, Coal, Gold, and Gypsum, Limestone, Salt, Silver, and Tin.Additionally, in 2006, Niger was the world's fourth-largest producer of Uranium.

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- Niger State Official Website

Niger State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria. ... POLICE PERSONNEL AND HARDWARE TO ENHANCE SECURITY IN NIGER STATE FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO MEETS STAKEHOLDERS IN THE MINING SECTOR AS THE STATE GOVERNMENT GETS SET TO SEND AN EXECUTIVE FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO DONATES N100 MILLION TO …

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Niger State Government cracks down on illegal mining, arrests 33

The raid, which took place on February 17, 2025, was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, in collaboration with the State Sector ...

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SPATIAL LOCATION OF ARTISANAL MINING ACTIVITIES …

Abba, 1996; Nwajiuba, 2000). The mining sector in Niger State consists of the formal large scale subsector, the formal small scale miners and the informal small scale or artisanal small scale …

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OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN MINING SECTOR: …

Diversification is an important element of economic growth. According to an estimate by the committee put together to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the mining and metals sector in Nigeria, the minerals and mining sector could generate more than US$25 billion by 2025 which makes up 3 percent of our GDP.

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How illegal mining is driving local conflicts in Nigeria

Even when the governors of Katsina, Niger and Zamfara states led negotiations with the sponsors of illegal mining, this was under conditions determined by the sponsors -- showing the level of ...

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Environmental Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in Luku, Minna, Niger

The evaluation of environmental impact of artisanal gold mining was carried out in Luku, Minna, North Central Nigeria, to evaluate environmental hazards associated with artisanal gold mining through field work and Laboratory analyses. During the field work, observations of the whole mining site were made so as to evaluate the physical impact of mining and representative soil …

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Senate panel: Nigeria losing billions of dollars to illegal mining

Sampson Ekong, chairman of the committee, spoke during a visit to Umar Bago, governor of Niger, as part of an investigation into the recent mining site collapse in the state.

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Niger State Governor Proposes 'Responsible Mining' Bill

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is pushing for significant reforms in the mining sector by proposing the "Responsible Mining" executive bill, which is set to be …

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Solid Mineral Deposits and Mining in Nigeria:

This is a reflection of the surge in coal exploration and usage as power source for mining and 10 Achievers J. Sci. Research Figure 6: Solid minerals production in 2016 Figure 5: Contributions of various solid minerals (by value) in Nigeria 2016 Figure 7: Comparative analysis of production for two leading solid minerals Analysis of state-by ...

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Who We Are The Ministry of Minerals and Energy was established to oversee the solid minerals and petroleum sectors of the State. We are responsible for the development and regulation of the mining sector in Edo State, Nigeria. Read More LATEST NEWS The Impact of Mining on the Environment in Nigeria The Role of Women

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LEAD (Pb) MINING IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA: …

Ebonyi State is one of the States in Nigeria that is endowed with solid minerals including lead ores. Unregulated mining in Ebonyi State started with the mining of lead-zinc (Pb-Zn) ore in 1925 (2) and since then Pb mining has progressed tremendously because of its high demand.

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Niger State Governor Proposes 'Responsible Mining' Bill

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago is pushing for significant reforms in the mining sector by proposing the "Responsible Mining" executive bill, which is set to be presented to the state House of Assembly. This legislative effort aims to regulate mining activities in Niger State, as the governor seeks to address irregularities and harmful practices in the sector.

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GON focus areas for investment include the mining sector, infrastructure and construction, transportation, and agribusiness. ... The country's main trade partners are Nigeria, the European Union, the United States, China, Cote d'Ivoire, and Algeria. ... The Central Bank of West African States governs Niger's banking institutions and sets ...

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Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …

Most mining activities in Nigeria and Niger State by extension is done by Artisanal and Small Scale miners using simple and basic technology. Artisanal and Small-Scale mining (ASM) …

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2019 Minerals Yearbook

At the end of 2019, the mining sector was governed by the Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 and the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011. The natural gas and petroleum sector was ... than 97% of the sapphire mined in Nigeria. In 2018, Niger State accounted for 67% of the country's topaz production, and Plateau State, 33% (National Bureau of ...

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(PDF) ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING …

The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria is in a deplorable state characterised by the use of inadequate mining and processing methods and manual tools by the local ...

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Unveiling Niger state's mineral riches amidst illegal …

Niger State, Nigeria's largest expanse, is a treasure trove of mineral wealth, spanning 76,363 km2 of untapped potential. Despite being blessed with these treasures, the state grapples with the dual challenges of …

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Senate to eliminate illegal mining activities in Nigeria

The Senate also aims to establish a safer and more profitable mining sector. Speaking over the weekend when he led a delegation to Niger State to investigate the recent collapse of a mining pit ...

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Impact Evaluation of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining …

This study evaluated the impact of artisanal and small-scale mining on land use land cover as it applies to sustainable mining environment in Niger State, Nigeria.

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A mining pit collapse in Galkogo village, Shiroro LGA, Niger State, has claimed at least 30 lives. One body recovered, six injured, as NSEMA confirms incident and rescue efforts continue.

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The leading source for solid mineral and mining news in Nigeria. The leading source for solid mineral and mining news in Nigeria. Home; ... Lafarge Africa Partners with Ogun State to Enhance Mining Sector Capacity. ... The First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has called… Abdullahi Jimoh; February 14, 2025;

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(PDF) Solid Mineral Deposits and Mining in Nigeria:

PDF | On May 11, 2019, M A Olade published Solid Mineral Deposits and Mining in Nigeria: -A Sector in Transitional Change | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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Child labour in the artisanal and sector in Nigeria

2.3 Assessment of key actors involved in the elimination of child labour in the ASGM sector in Nigeria and Niger State 9 3. Approach and Methodology 10 3.1 Description of the study area 11 3.2 Sources of data, and data collection technique 13 ... Child labour in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Nigeria: A situational ...

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Radiological Assessment of Artisanal Gold Mining Sites in Luku, Niger

The study reviews artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria and the status of gold (Au) ore extraction and processing in Borgu and Mashegu Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State ...

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Opportunities in Mining. Nigeria offers other excellent investment opportunities for U.S. companies involved in the extractive industries including mining of solid minerals. ... is working actively to attract local and international investment into Nigeria's mining sector. Currently, investments are being made in gold, baryte, tin, lead, and ...

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