Mr Alake said, “Nigeria is ready for responsible and profitable mining investment.’’
Mr Alake said the solid minerals sector is no longer a playground for opportunists.
According to Mr Onoja, 13 suspects were arrested at the scene.
Mr Alake stated that he had received several reports from operators alleging that the marshals were involved in corrupt practices.
The PARC is a new continental standard developed to guide how African countries classify, estimate, and publicly report mineral and energy resources.
The federal government is partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to boost Nigeria’s response to the illicit mineral trade.
The minister recently inaugurated a two-week pilot training programme for Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia.
He added that the 2025 summit would foster partnerships and attract investments to Nigeria.
He acknowledged the long-standing relations between Nigeria and China.
The Mining Cadastre Office says it generated N10.9 billion between January and April 2025.
