Nigerian Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite, delivering the opening address at Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja in October last year. At the 2019 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the minister delivered the opening address and spent a lot of time interacting with event partners, mining houses, exhibitors and prospective ...
· Early in 2015, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development identified seven strategic minerals to …
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development ("MMSD" or "the Ministry") oversees the mining sector in Nigeria, and administers the provisions of the Nigerian Minerals
There is no gain saying that Nigeria is richly endowed with various mineral deposits. As at the last count, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development ("Ministry") has identified about 44 different mineral occurrences across the country notable amongst which are …
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· In the east-central area of Nigeria, about 5million tonnes of lead/zinc are available. The national iron ore company was founded in 1979. 3billion tonnes of Iron ore is said to be available in Nigeria, iron ore is present in different states in Nigeria, like the …
· Nigeria: mass lead poisoning from mining activities, Zamfara State - Update 1. 11 November 2011 - The mass lead poisoning from mining activities in Zamfara State in Nigeria, which was discovered in March 2010, continues to affect villagers in three Local Government Areas (LGAs): Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru. While the full scale of the problem is still not fully determined, a survey …
· The Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is the official host ministry partner of the annual Nigeria Mining Week conference and exhibition, taking place from 14-16 October in Abuja. Since inception four years ago, both predecessors of Minister Adegbite, ...
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources formerly Office of the Special Adviser on Mineral Resources Development was created in July 2011 in a move aimed at developing capacity to attend to the power needs of residents and explore the hydrocarbon, oil and gas potentials as well as other mineral resources of the State.
Introduction The Environmental Assessment Department is one of the Technical Departments established in the Federal Ministry of Environment at the inception of the Ministry in 1999 and charged with the following mandate and functions: Mandate of EA Department The Environmental Assessment (EA) Department is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all developmental projects are…
· The ministry being inundated with investment enquiries is an indicator of the growing confidence in the sector. What is your vision for the sector? My vision is to see the mining sector grow and contribute to the wealth of our nation and generate employment for our youth. I want Nigeria to become a mining and metal investment hub of the African ...
the national council of mining and mineral resources development. Notably, The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geo-sciences, Jos (Establishment) Act was assented to by the president in Nov 2018 for training of manpower for the sector and research. In addition, the Federal Government in 2018 presented a Roadmap for the "Development of Nigeria''s
Location of the Industry – Enugu Ownership Structure – Govt Owned The Nigerian Coal Corporation was established in 1950 and it is owned by the FGN. The headquarter is located at No 25 Okpara Avenue, Enugu. SECTOR DATA Coal exploration in Nigeria started as far back as 1916. Available data show that coal …
E-Services provided by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. 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, Luanda Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria.
· The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is an agency set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector in Nigeria. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (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.
· The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan, restating government commitment at the opening ceremony of sensitization workshop for operators of SMEs in the Metals Sector organized by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development from selected states in the North-East in Gombe on August 10, 2020, said that government recognizes the …
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences. No 1, Metropolitan Avenue, Tundun Wada. P.M.B 2183, Jos, Plateau State. The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) 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.
Nigeria is said to have up to 3 billion metric tonnes of iron ore. The Nigerian organization for iron ore which is the National Iron Ore Mining Company was established in 1979 so as to explore and make provisions of iron ore to Ajaokuta Steel Company in Ajaokuta. They also supply iron ore to the Delta Steel Company in Aladja.
4. Low Productivity: Nigeria''s mining techniques and processes need to be upgraded in order to reduce mine site waste, and boost productivity of output. Ditto some of our older steel plants. Even in a labour intensive mining sector, it is important that miners have access to …
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 Nigeria. COMEG was established through Act No. 40 of 1990 (now Act CAP C33 LFN, 2004) and was inaugurated on 12 th September, 2000.
In February 2007, the Senate of Nigeria approved the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Bill, repealing the Minerals and Mining Act of 1999. The purpose of the Bill has been the regulation of all aspects of exploration and exploitation of solid minerals and water in the country, including environmental issues related to mining activities.
· ABUJA – The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is collaborating with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for funds mobilization to boost exploration in the sector.. This collaboration, according to the Minister of State, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, is in the determination of the ministry to develop and grow the sector and use it as an alternative source of revenue …
· 13 Oct. Nigeria mining ministry in talks over $500 million fund and corporate bonds. Nigeria''s government is in advanced talks with its sovereign wealth fund and stock exchange to create a $500 million exploration fund and corporate mining bonds to attract investment, its mining minister said. Kayode Fayemi also told Reuters Nigeria had made ...
· MINISTRY OF MINES AND STEELS DEVELOPMENT N0 2, LUANDA CRESCENT, OFF ADEMOLA ADETOKUNBO CRESCENT, WUSE II, ABUJA INVITATION TO TENDER AND SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) (1) INTRODUCTION The Federal Government has provided funds in the 2021 Appropriation Act for implementation of projects and programmes by the Ministry of Mines …
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 development of the mining industry in Nigeria ...
· Goal. Increase Niger State Revenue Generation From About 10% To 60% By The Year 2020, Promoting and attracting investments in the energy and mineral resources sectors to enhance infrastructural and socio-economic development for wealth and job creation in the State.". READ MORE.
E-Services provided by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. 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, Luanda Crescent, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, F.C.T., Nigeria.
· Nigeria Mining Week is organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in collaboration with PwC and Clarion Events Africa and is supported by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. This year marks the fifth edition of the event, which has …
· The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, made the disclosure at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
an act to repeal the minerals and mining act, no. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the nigerian minerals and mining act, 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in nigeria; and for related purposes. (29th march, 2007) enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria.
· To further this laudable project in the spirit of one Nigeria, Ekiti State hosted the 3rd edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development, Ministry of Mines …
About Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office. The Mining and Minerals Act (2007) defines the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (MCO) as an autonomous body administering mining titles with integrity and in a transparent manner on a "first come, first served" basis. ... Ministry of Mines and Steel Development; Online Maps; Info. You may contact us via ...
Click here for other Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) branches Nigerian Mining Corporation Address: 7th Floor, Federal Secretariat, Jos, Plateau State. Phone: +234 73 462920, 464244; Fax: 234 73 462867 Email: Website:
· MMSD is keen to transform the financing environment for mining in Nigeria to support the growth and development of the sector. This is in line with the ministry''s objective for mining to have a multiplier effect on the economy beyond direct royalty and tax receipts.
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals, for mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel, etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 in respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, natural gas and ...
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) came into being following the Federal Government''s Mining Sector reform programme which was implemented by Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in collaboration with the World Bank Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project.
· 6 August 2018. Alhaji Abubakar Bwari, the Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says more than two million people in Nigeria depend on illegal mining for their livelihood ...
The mining sector is a promising source of internal revenue if adequate harnessed but its neglect of the mining sector of Nigeria has further increased the level of poor economic performance in the country as a result f the dwindling price of crude oil which has regrettably been the …
· Mining in Nigeria is the process by which solid minerals and other useful substances are extracted from the earth. The geological survey of Nigeria has indicated the presence of over 34 minerals that are currently being mined in more than 450 locations spread all over the country. ... Ministry officials charged with overseeing this industry are ...
· Unlike countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso, Nigeria does not have a well-developed large-scale mining sector, and the majority of gold mining in the country is carried out by artisanal and small-scale miners. Artisanal mining activities in Nigeria are almost by definition informal – that is, operating outside current laws and regulations.