The Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals Development, Mrs Dieziani Alison -Madueke was in Beijing China recently where she addressed an Investment Forum and announced that the Government of Nigeria has approved a three-year tax holiday for new companies in the Solid Minerals sector. The companies are to commence …

The solid mineral sector has been targeted by the Nigerian government to lead this agenda of economic diversification as the country has identified forty -four solid minerals minable in commercial quantity.3 However the scourge of illegal mining of these solid mineral is a clear and

About. The Ministry of Mines and Steels Development (MMSD) is an agency set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector in Nigeria. The 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.

The Nigerian Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMRDSS) is a web-based application that provides read-only access to geo-scientific and geo-economic data of Nigeria. You can visit the NMRDSS Web Platform for informed decision on mining activities. The NMRDSS allows users to analyze mineral occurrence locations and …

Nigeria's multi-billion dollars solid minerals sector is getting a makeover that is believed to change the way the country generates its revenues. Saturday, 22nd June 2024 Vanguard News

Nigeria is often described as a country endowed with abundant mineral resources, including the occurrence of over 40 different solid minerals at approximately 450 locations. However, many of these occurrences can …

1. Introduction. A mineral can be defined as a naturally occurring element or chemical compound, crystalline in nature, formed as a result of geological processes (Nickel, 1995).They occur as aggregates, commonly referred to as rocks (Oshin, 2003).Minerals can be classified into the following groups based on their composition …

As Nigeria continues to explore other viable sources of revenue, we discuss the opportunities solid minerals present by looking at the strategic minerals and also advance a path forward for the new administration as well other stakeholders interested in the development of the Nigeria mining sector.

Energy mineral resources of Nigeria include coal, uranium and bitumen/tar sand. Table 1 is a comprehensive list of solid minerals and the States in which they are found in Nigeria. The construction non-metallic minerals such as granites, limestone, gypsum, laterite and clay are the most abundant of mineral deposits in Nigeria.

The minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, has said that the ministry will add at least 50 percent value to the Nigerian economy, adding that the ministry is poised to attract foreign ...

New Bill to Replace Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act, 2007 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 5 April 2023, approved a draft amendment of the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Act ("the Act"), 2007 - the principal legislation regulating the mining of solid minerals in Nigeria. The new Bill i.e., the Nigerian Minerals & Mining Bill 2023

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 …

Explore the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) and its mission to advance the mining sector in Nigeria. Learn how MAN collaborates with government bodies, financial institutions, and stakeholders to promote growth and development in the industry. ... an indigenous outfit steadily creating a niche for itself in the solid minerals exploration ...

Nigeria's minerals and mining sector is still largely underdeveloped despite its glorious past and abundance of mineral resources for development, including high-value metallic …

The Mining and Minerals Act (2007) defines the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) as an autonomous body administering mining titles with integrity and in a transparent manner on a "first come, first served" basic. Objective. Promotion of the private sector investment in solid minerals sector. Improvement of the investment climate and attraction ...

OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL NIGERIA MINING WEEK. Nigeria Mining Week is networking platform designed for the Nigerian mining community. It is more than just a conference and expo, …

According to him, the mines marshal which is an inter-agency security outfit is expected to incorporate special operatives from other security agencies like the Nigeria Police, army, amongst others. He also explained that the marshal will have their command and control domiciled in the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development(MSMD), with an ...

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, says his ministry has discovered about forty-four (44) economically viable solid mineral deposits in the country, which are in high global demand. Alake made the assertion on Wednesday when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals to defend …

Press Release / 0 comments. Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has restated the overarching policy of value addition by any company with requisite license and permits to mine minerals, just as he made a clarion call to potential investors that the era of exporting raw materials is over. Dr. Alake made this known …

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has advertised Nigeria's critical solid minerals deposits valued at over $700bn, a …

L-R: The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake and director, mines and environmental compliance department, Dr. Vivian Okono during the press conference in Abuja. In a groundbreaking announcement, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake declared that the ministry is poised to contribute at least 50 per cent to Nigeria's economy.

"Nigeria's GDP in 2019 was ₦144.210 trillion with contributions from the solid minerals sector totalling ₦368.99 billion, representing 0.26 percent of the total amount," the report said.

Solid Mineral Deposits in Nigeria. Over 40 million tonnes deposits of talc have been identified in Niger, Osun, Kogi, Ogun and Kaduna states. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)'s 3,000 tonnes per annum catalytic plant is the only talc plant in the country. The talc industry represents one of the most versatile sectors ...

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 to the GDP of Nigeria.

Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has advertised Nigeria's critical solid minerals deposits valued at over $700bn, a development which signifies the nation's readiness to play a significant role in meeting global demand for critical minerals.

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, …

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. Call Us:+234 9 …

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As Nigeria continues to explore other viable sources of revenue, we discuss the opportunities solid minerals present by looking at the strategic minerals and also …

The Federal Government collected a further sum of N 26,120,477,004.00 as tax revenue from the solid minerals sector in same 2010. The total of these revenues generated in 2011 do not portray the probable revenue …