Based on the findings of this study, the problems of solid minerals in Nigeria are inadequate basic infrastructural, illegal mining, unfavorable laws in the sector, high capital outlay, inadequate ...
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LAGOS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a five-year suspension, the mining minister said, citing improved security.
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While the previous administration issued a seven-day ultimatum to the miners in May 2024, enforcement remains inconsistent, leading to a resurgence of mining activities. The people of Egbetua urge the state government to send security operatives to halt illegal mining and address the environmental and socio-economic crises it has caused.
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Illegal mining in Nigeria poses a formidable threat to the nation's economic stability, environmental sustainability, and societal well-being. Saturday, 22nd February 2025. News.
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Illicit artisanal mining and the proliferation of arms in the region are also veritable factors. Geography plays a role, too. Northwestern Nigeria's forestlands are vast, rugged and hazardous ...
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In Nigeria, illegal mining has become a major problem, leading to considerable environmental damage, economic losses, and fuelling insecurity. According to the Federal Government of Nigeria, illegal mining costs the country $9 billion yearly, with the sole money coming from a three per cent royalty paid by the few licenced miners.
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Now, the situation is being compounded by the activities of artisanal or small-scale illegal miners. Fifty-two-year-old Cordelia Emmanuel has spent most of the last 10 years working at various illegal mining sites throughout the state. But for the last two years, she has been working at one of the largest illegal mining sites in Kewa-Bisichi.
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that Nigeria has over 10,000,000 tons of lead ore deposits with sulphide galena (PbS) dominating other ores. 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 …
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For organised crime groups, illegal mining is a lucrative enterprise. In South Africa it's often linked to human smuggling and trafficking, illegal weapons and explosives, tax evasion, money laundering, corruption and gang-related activities.. At this year's Mining Indaba, South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe and Ghana's President Nana Akufo …
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Pretoria (South Africa), 3 November 2020 — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its partners are exploring innovative solutions to prevent and combat illicit trafficking in precious metals, including technology-based solutions that strengthen the integrity of the precious metals supply chain.. Illegal mining and the illicit trafficking of precious metals …
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The Senate has advanced the Mines Rangers Bill to tackle illegal mining, raising concerns about its effectiveness and potential for corruption. Suite B57 EFAB Mall, Area 11 Garki Abuja NG; ... there remains skepticism about whether it will be the solution Nigeria needs to secure its vast mineral resources or simply another ineffective layer of ...
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Illegal mining in Nigeria, fueled by foreign interests and local economic challenges, presents a complex issue with far-reaching impacts. The environmental degradation, economic losses, and social challenges underscore the need for a comprehensive approach that combines enforcement, policy reform, and community engagement. ...
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Illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey" in Ghana, involves the extraction of minerals or precious metals without government authorization or licensing. ... Establish partnerships between the government, private sector, and academic institutions to develop and implement AI solutions tailored to the mining sector. Investment in AI ...
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minerals. In the absence of effective policy, illegal mining has continued unabated and no royalties are paid to the federal government. This paper presents the loopholes and the ways to curtail the activities of illegal mining of minerals in Nigeria. KEYWORDS: Illegal, Mining, Government, Foreigners, Mining Rights, Minerals, Nigeria,
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The Nigerian Senate has expressed its determination to eliminate illegal mining activities that have been depriving the federal government of significant ... legislative solutions to support the ...
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Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, yesterday, conducted a major crackdown on illegal mining sites in Nasarawa State to discourage economic sabotage.
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The Nigerian Senate has expressed its determination to eliminate illegal mining activities that have been depriving the federal government of significant revenue and …
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That the problem of irresponsible mining has become an existential threat to Ghana is no longer in doubt. While the rest of the world deals with climate change, the threat of Ghana's local, man-made nightmare requires a,more …
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FG opposes bill to establish Mines Rangers to combat illegal mining in Nigeria ... pending the implementation of state police as a long-term solution. The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has now deployed 10,000 agro-rangers nationwide to help curb insecurity in key agricultural areas that have ...
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Illegal mining activity is a growing socio-economic challenge in Zamfara state especially in Bukkuyum and Anka local government areas. This activity has led to loss of ecosystems and increased...
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Nigeria is blessed with many minerals, in addition to limestone, crude, and a few others that are already being exploited. Garba revealed that there are about 44 mineral types in 450 locations ...
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The six cases point toward some worrisome patterns concerning violent conflict: (a) illegal sand miners do not refrain from using violence—and organize to use violence—to protect their business; (b) some organized groups use illegal sand mining to finance their violent activities (e.g., cultists in Nigeria and armed groups in Algeria); and ...
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Illegal mining refers to mining activities that are undertaken without State permission, land rights, mining licences, and exploration or mineral transportation permits. It can take the form of a subsistence activity such as artisanal mining, or it can manifest in large-scale organised crime spearheaded by illegal mining syndicates.
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The paper finds that there is wide spread illegal mining in the country with its attendant economic loss, and in spite of this organised criminal trend, government's explicit national security ...
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In the absence of effective policy, illegal mining has continued unabated and no royalties are paid to the federal government. This paper presents the loopholes and the ways to curtail the …
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Illegal mining has therefore led to insecurity and conflicts over control of mining sites and their resources and these conflicts have been on the increase since 2014, spreading across Kaduna ...
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It is critical that Nigeria positions its mining sector to attract foreign investment and partnerships as is the case in Angola, South-Africa and other African nations who have made veritable progress in creating a better business environment for investors in the mining sector. ... Illegal mining in Abuja: Stakeholders want ministry to revisit ...
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Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in the evolution of its mining sector, with untapped potential waiting to be transformed into prosperity. However, this transition requires bold reforms ...
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1 Based on the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q4 2023, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total contribution of the Mining sector (i.e., coal mining, metal ores and quarrying and other minerals) to the 2023 GDP is about 0.77%.
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Illegal mining continues across Nigeria, with no signs of stopping any time soon. ... The Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State has stated that state creation is the only solution …
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A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, says the federal government drive to diversify Nigeria's economy is being sabotaged by some unnamed retired military generals. Oshiomole, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, stated that the generals are involved in illegal mining activities going on across the country.
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