The Jupiter Lithium and Critical Minerals Discovery. 462 sq kms of tenements in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Close proximity to rail, paved road and power infrastructure. 100 kms from Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. High grade Lithium is located at the surface which provides easy exploration and low mining costs. Textbook LCT pegmatite minerals ...

In Nigeria, the Mining Sector has been underperforming since the 1970s, and mining beneficiation offers a credible solution to the numerous problems faced by the industry, whilst boosting overall economic development. ... and weak institutional capacity of the ministry to properly regulate the industry. Nigeria is blessed with over forty ...

An in-depth analysis on mining in Nigeria. By Guest Contributor. October 27, 2020. The economy in Nigeria has been growing slowly since the oil price slump of 2014. Since then, volatility of global oil prices has negatively impacted growth performance. Between 2000 and 2014, GDP grew at an average of 7% annually.

The Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Department is one of the departments in the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development that was created during the mining sector reform in 2006. The Department through appropriate policy formulation, implementation and monitoring; organizes, supports, regulates and promotes artisanal and small-scale ...

Ministry of Mining and Energy. W elcome to the official website of the Ministry of Minerals and Energy in Edo State, Nigeria. We are responsible for the development and regulation of the mining sector in Edo State, Nigeria. The ministry was established in 23 rd of January, 2009 and is headed by the Commissioner for Mining, Oil …

On Jan 1, 2024. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake says the mining sector will experience a major leap in 2024 towards contributing substantially to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In his new year goodwill message to Nigerians, Dr. Alake reiterated that President Bola Tinubu's vision of diversifying the ...

The Nigerian government has unveiled Mining Guidelines for production of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) to harmonize natural resources extraction between government, mining operators and the host communities. The unveiling of the Revised Guidelines for the CDAs was organised by the Ministry of Solid Minerals …

The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) is the regulatory body for all professionals and firms in the Geosciences, Mining Engineering and Metallurgy in the country. COMEG was established through ACT No. 40 of 1990 and was inaugurated on 12th September, 2000. ... Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja, Nigeria ...

Nigeria's Mines and Steel Development Ministry was established in 1985 with the aim of developing a road map, mining, and exploration of mineral resources in Africa's most populous country. Called FMMSD for short, the ministry has seven agencies, 12 departments with 17 divisions, and nine units to help adequately harness the mineral ...

Phone: 08035194006. Website: They support the rights of mining engineers and geoscientists and they pledge to abide by the best mining practice without any discrimination. 9) SBOG Nigeria Ltd: …

LAGOS – Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), an exploration and gold mining company, whose flagship project, the Segilola Gold Mine, is Nigeria's inaugural commercial large-scale gold ...

E-Services provided by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. TOLL FREE: 080 0020 00300 +234 908 740 4761, +234 908 740 4762, +234 908 740 4763 ... the GO-TO portal for real time information on Mining Sector in Nigeria. Office:No. 2, Luanda Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria. Call Us: +234 9 523 9064

Section 60 of the Act stipulates that the duration of a Mining Lease is 25 years, which is subject to renewal, provided that the holder has complied with minimum work programme and all other legal and regulatory requirements for mining in Nigeria. The mining lease area shall be determined in relation to the ore body as defined in the ...

The Mining Cadastre Office within the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) is responsible for the issuance of mining licenses and permits. ... In conclusion, the Nigerian mining sector is thriving and it continues to attract increased attention and focus from the government and investors, both foreign and domestic. …

Indicate particular Minerals to be Exploited. Area specified to be surveyed in accordance with Coordination (Survey plan to be submitted) Mining License/ Permits Official fees/ Cost: – EL: N100,000.00 for first 200 CU, Any additional CU – N1,000.00 QL: First 4CU – N100,000.00.

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development secured a $150 million World Bank loan for enhancing mining projects and infrastructure development and has also drawn down funds from the Nigerian government's $73 million (30 billion naira) Natural Resource Intervention Fund, which it will use to explore new minerals and enhance …

Foreign parties that wish to acquire mining rights in Nigeria may only do so through a company incorporated in Nigeria. This company may be 100 per cent foreign-owned.

Nigeria Mining Week 2023 connected, inspired and created influencers in the African mining industry. The event brought together industry leaders, professionals and stakeholders from around West Africa. More than 53+ speakers shared their knowledge and 200+ Sponsors and exhibitors showcased the latest in mining innovation.

E-Services provided by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. TOLL FREE: 080 0020 00300 +234 908 740 4761, +234 908 740 4762, +234 908 740 4763 ... the GO-TO portal for real time information on Mining Sector …

Nigerian Mining Corporation. The NMC is a Federal Government Public Statutory Corporation established by Decree number 39, as contained in Gazette No 54, Vol. 59 of 1972, and amended by Decree 34 of 1976 (now NMC Act, Cap. 317, 1990). The NMC as provided by the Decree was to play a dominant role and to act as a catalyst in the …

On Oct 17, 2023. The Nigerian government has unveiled a first-of-its-kind geological map to show investors the locations and other potentials of Mineral deposits across the country. The unveiling was made by Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Senator George Akume, the Minister of ...

By Laura Cornish. August 23, 2022. The oil and gas sector in Nigeria has and remains the driving force behind Nigeria's large-scale economy, but Minister of Mines and Steel …

The aggregate production of mineral products in Nigeria in 2021 grew by 39.19% from 64.29 million tons recorded in 2020 to 89.48 million tons in 2021, indicating an improve- ... We acknowledge the contributions of our strategic partner the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD).

The System, which is the latest mining management automation technology, has the potential of creating a more robust, modern and flexible high-tech Cadastre system. The System is also said to have the advantage of being linked to the Ministry's portal to further aid the management of the mining sector as well as enhance

Ministry of Solid Minerals Development MISSION : 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 …

1 Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria's Mining and Metal Sector Investment Promotion Brochure August 2016 p. 9 2 However, organised mining activities started around 1903, when the ...

Notably, the Nigerian mining sector would experience significant visibility where the economic diversification project of the World Bank through its grant of US$ 150.00 million to the Ministry of Mines and Steel (MMS) through the Ministry of Finance is well utilized and the is project properly executed. The project is aimed at enhancing the ...

The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office provides the entry point from which investors would commence their journey by seeking information and applying for the category of license …

Welcome to the Integrated Automation and Interactive Solid Minerals Portal (IAISMP), the GO-TO portal for real time information on Mining Sector in Nigeria. Office:No. 2, …

Nigeria is blessed with over forty-four (44) identified solid mineral resources in commercial quantities. Yet, the contribution of the mining Sector to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) has remained less than 1% in each of the past five (5) successive years – although, it has consistently grown over the same period to 0.85% in 2022 (from …

December 17th, 2021. By. Shoshana Kedem. Image : Kola Sulaimon/AFP. In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The …

Solid Minerals, Defence ministry partners to secure mining environment. Nigeria. FG sets agenda for mining investors, revokes 1,633 minerals licenses. Nigeria. Technology to play crucial role in ...

Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Department 1. Formalization of Artisanal Miners . 2. Mineral Buying Center Registration . 3. Renewal of a Private Mineral Buying Centre . 4. …

Despite abundant solid mineral resources, which include gold, lead, zinc, coal, bitumen, iron ore, limestone and barite, the Nigeria mining industry only contributes 0.15 percent to the nation's GDP. The contribution, projected to hit 0.34 percent in 2025, is far from the three percent target set out in the country's mining roadmap 1.

In the Nigeria context, Marine and Blue Economy is how Nigeria can sustainably use its 853 km coastline for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs creation while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. Here is the timeline of how the Federal ministry of Marine and Blue Economy was created in Nigeria, its agencies, and …