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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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Artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria: Experiences from Niger

Due to the poor management and regulation of the mining sector in Nigeria, most mining activities are prompted by artisanal and small-scale miners, who make up about 95% of miners in 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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(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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Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

Mining in Nigeria. Mining in Nigeria dates back to 1902 when organised mining in its exploration stage started with the then Secretary of State for Colonies commissioning mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Protectorates (MMSD, 2016).The first record of a mined mineral was tin ore by the Royal Niger Company in 1905 (Hodder, 1959).Through the years, …

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Analysis of spatial distribution of mineral mining sites …

Nigeria can generate at least N5 trillion annually from mining and exporting of its vast solid mineral deposit, with several multiplier effects on job creation, state development and social infrastructure that could make solid minerals sector as …

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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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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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SPATIAL LOCATION OF ARTISANAL MINING ACTIVITIES …

Information System, Miners, Niger State I. INTRODUCTION Nigeria is blessed with abundant solid minerals deposits of different categories made up of precious ... 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 miners (Svotwa and ...

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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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Senate pledges to end illegal mining in Nigeria, commits to safer sector

Over the weekend, Senator Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, led a delegation to Niger State to investigate the recent collapse of a mining pit that claimed around 30 lives.

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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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Niger

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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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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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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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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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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FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO MEETS …

In his address, farmer Governor Umaru Bago decried how illegal mining has led to loss of lives, environmental degradation, school drop-outs and insecurity.

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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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Unveiling Niger state's mineral riches amidst illegal mining …

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 illegal mining and nomadic exploitation, transforming fertile lands into battlegrounds for the pursuit of hidden riches.

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Uranium producer Niger launches mining sector overhaul

Niger has temporarily suspended the granting of new mining licenses, the first step in an audit of its mining sector. Gold Futures $ 2953.5 / ozt 0.11% Micro Gold Futures $ 2953.3 / ozt 0.11%

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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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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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Mineral Resources Found In Niger State, Nigeria

Known for its vast natural resources, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's mining sector. Niger State is blessed with a variety of mineral deposits that have the potential to boost …

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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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Top 10 richest states in Nigeria (2025)

With a GDP of around ₦7.96 trillion (approximately $19.27 billion), Rivers State is pivotal to Nigeria's oil and gas industry. The state capital, Port Harcourt, is a major centre for crude oil ...

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Dr Hassan Proposes Solutions to Challenges of Solid Mineral …

According to data from the Mining Cadastre Office, a total of 453 mineral titles have been issued to operators in Niger state, out of which 369 were granted on gold alone, a proof …

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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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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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Artisanal and small-scale mining in Nigeria: Experiences from Niger

In fact, the poor performance of the large-scale mining sector in Nigeria has left most of the industry in the hands of ASM operators, who conduct over 95% of mining (Lawal, 2002; MMSD, 2008 MMSD, 2008).Although there are no official statistics for the actual number of people engaged in ASM in Nigeria, the sector is estimated to directly employ over 500,000 …

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