Developing the solid minerals sector

mining activities in Nigeria is via artisanal and small scale mining. Furthermore, the sales channel is largely unoff. uying centers and lapidaries across the relevent zones in the country. This will …

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(PDF) LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA'S MINING

Nigeria is richly endowed with variety of solid mineral deposit found across the thirty six (36) states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Despite the huge reserves of solid minerals, Nigeria is regarded as a non-mining nation, and the contribution of this sector to the economy is minimal.

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Strategies and regulatory measures for Combatting illicit mining

With a clear distinction between the mining of solid minerals and other forms of mining the findings reveal insufficient government regulation of illicit mining operations, undermining their effectiveness. ... (Micah and Ibitomi, 2020). Although Nigeria's solid mineral resources have not yet been fully mined on a massive scale, the core of ...

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Mining: Minister Seeks Collaboration between Nigeria and UAE

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake is seeking stronger trade ties between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly in the solid minerals sector. He made the call while meeting with UAE Ambassador Salem Shaeed Al Shamsi in his office, highlighting the over 50-year relationship between the two nations.

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Minister of solid mineral development launches gender strategy …

Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has launched a gender strategy policy

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(PDF) Exploring Nigeria's Solid Mineral Resources: Challenges …

Solid minerals as natural resource help to grow the economy, create jobs, and generate enduring wealth for the people of Nigeria. Effective mining will transform the Nigerian economy and …

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The Ministry – Ministry of Solid Minerals Development

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) is set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector in Nigeria.The MSMD was established in 1985 as a bold attempt by the Nigerian Government to spur the rapid and beneficial development of the country's solid mineral resources. We are an agency set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid …

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SOLID MINERALS: HARNESSING NIGERIA'S VIABLE …

This article takes a critical look at solid minerals as a viable alternative resource to Nigeria's crude oil and presents an overview of the policies and strategies of the Government for harnessing …

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Nigeria's Solid Minerals as a source of Economic

Appropriate management of solid minerals should translate or some say return Nigeria from just a minerals country to a mining country. Any industry that can generate high economic yield, income, technology and massive employment at the same time -even at the risk of price fluctuation and exhaustibility - is source of economic development.

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Developing the solid minerals sector

The strategy outlined above will spur cash injection into the sector, as financiers will be ... Policy on artisanal mining Nigeria is recorded to have less than 0.5% of GDP from mining of solid minerals. However, this figure is solely from the formal …

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Financing Nigeria's Solid Mineral Development: A Consideration …

Mining occurs in phases, including exploration and development, which require significant funding to execute. The Nigerian mining industry has however not attracted the much-needed investments to catalyse its full potential despite being rich in natural resources, boasting over forty solid minerals in commercial quantities.

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(PDF) Exploring Nigeria's Mineral Resources

The strategies that can be used for exploration of solid mineral in Nigeria should includes resource control policy, exploration of mineral resources should be private sector, the tenure of the private miners should be secured and...

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Developing The Solid Minerals Sector: Quick Wins For The New …

Policy on artisanal mining. Nigeria is recorded to have less than 0.5% of GDP from mining of solid minerals. However, this figure is solely from the formal mining sector. The artisanal mining sector is largely informal and is fraught with the use of crude equipment and extremely dangerous working practices.

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Alake promises gender equity in mining sector

The FG through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has initiated a gender strategy policy for the local mining and steel sectors to foster diversity, empower women and enhance the overall ...

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Nigeria's Mining and Metal Sector

investing in the solid minerals sector in Nigeria. As part of the strategies to reform the sector, the Ministry has identified seven (7) strategic minerals, namely, Coal, Bitumen, Limestone, Iron …

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Environmental Impacts of Mineral Exploration in Nigeria and their

Exploration of solid minerals in Nigeria began during the pre-colonial era (1903/ 1904) when the British colonial government organize mining operation covering both the northern and southern ...

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Programme | Nigeria Mining Week | Mining | VUKA Group

Overview of the Nigerian Mining Sector Legal and Regulatory Framework and Policies for Nurturing Local Content in Mineral Exploration and Mining in Nigeria: Dr. Mary A. Ogbe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Nigeria; Boosting Mineral Exploration in Nigeria: Strategies to Attract and Secure Domestic and International ...

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

Mitigation Strategies involves Disaster Risk Reduction strategies in solid minerals mining in the state which will involve revisiting the current practices towards improving operations in this potential revenue generating sector. Keywords: Minna; Niger State; Artisanal; Small Scale Mining; Nigeria *Corresponding Author: A. Idris-Nda, Department ...

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Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation Set to Transform Mining Sector

Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation aimed at revamping the mining sector. Modeled after NLNG, it promises a collaborative investment strategy and improved mining regulations. UK support is welcomed to enhance capacity building, essential for potential growth by 2025. The Minister of …

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Under Alake, Nigeria's solid minerals sector gets a makeover

A review of similar strategies by mining countries showed that Nigeria's solid minerals strategy mirrors what is obtainable globally. In comparison with Australia's new mining strategy unveiled in June, Nigeria lacked a research and innovation component. Mining nations are keen to drive private sector participation as seen in Chile, where ...

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Alake, House Committee Chart Path To Transform Nigeria's Mining …

ABUJA – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing Nigeria's mining sector through strategic reforms and inter-agency collaboration.. During the House Committee on Solid Minerals' oversight visit to the Ministry's headquarters on Thursday, November 14, 2024, Dr. Alake outlined the Ministry's …

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Ministry of Solid Minerals Development – On the Road …

To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals and metals industry for wealth creation, poverty reduction, promotion of economic growth and significant contribution …

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Expert insights on harnessing Nigeria's mineral wealth for …

With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr Amuda is well-positioned to provide valuable insights into Nigeria's solid mineral wealth and the strategies needed for sustainable development ...

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(PDF) Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral

Evidence revealed that mineral resources are available in large quantities and distributed across the country but the strategies for exploration has been the major obstacles to the success in Nigeria. This paper therefore, studies the problem and ... Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral Resources in Nigeria.

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De-risking Mining Business In Nigeria Through Fiscal Incentives

Funding opportunities, though not incentives, could facilitate taking FIDs on mining projects. For example, in 2023, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) partnered to co-fund and co-develop commercial scale 'eligible' mining projects in Nigeria.

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Nigerian Mining Sector Brief

The Act vests the control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The Minerals and Mining Regulations and the National Minerals and Metals Policy also govern the …

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NIGERIA SOLID MINERAL RESOURCE POTENTIALS: AN OVERVIEW …

A new national mining emphasis and strategy emerged, and the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (the Act) was passed in 2007 to reinvigorate the Nigerian mining industry.

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Nigeria: Leading Africa's Potentials In Mining Solid Minerals

Nigeria has been a trailblazer in the global mining industry, exemplified by its leadership in the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, emerged as the pioneer chairman of this group, showcasing his capability and impact since his appointment.

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Nigeria, UAE to boost trade in solid minerals

Alake highlighted Nigeria's wealth of globally sought-after minerals and noted that the UAE, as a major hub for mineral trade, stands to gain from a strengthened partnership in the mining sector.

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Problems and Strategies for Exploration of Solid Mineral …

The objectives of the study is to examine the problems of solid mineral in Nigeria, the strategies for exploration of solid mineral ... Keyword: Solid Mineral, Mining, Mineral Resources, ...

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