Friday, July 3, 2026

Minister of Solid Minerals Development

January 13, 2026

Lithium, gold plants position Nigeria as Africa’s minerals hub: Alake

Mr Alake said the emerging plants were also positioning Nigeria as a critical global partner in minerals essential for the green energy transition.

Alake at Nigeria Gold Day Celebration event
October 5, 2025

Explore opportunities in mining not jobs abroad, minister tells Nigerian youths

Mr Alake said that Africa must move from a raw minerals supplier to a global hub for mineral processing, innovation and green industrialisation.

Mining site
September 28, 2025

Zamfara Mine Collapse: FG mobilises officers for rescue operations, investigation 

Mr Alake bemoaned the tragedy, describing the loss of lives as both avoidable and unfortunate.

Zamfara State
September 24, 2025

Women miners back revocation of mineral licences to sanitise industry

Ms Adeyemi described every dormant or defaulting licence as a missed opportunity for the nation.

Dele Alake
August 27, 2025

FG orders shutdown of illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada

He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eradicating illegal mining activities.

Mining marshals
August 21, 2025

FG inaugurates 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week

Mr Alake said, “Nigeria is ready for responsible and profitable mining investment.’’

Mining site
June 8, 2025

Nigeria, Australia partner to address skills gap in mining sector

The minister recently inaugurated a two-week pilot training programme for Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia.

Dele Alake
June 2, 2025

Nigeria to host summit on boosting Africa’s green energy investment

He added that the 2025 summit would foster partnerships and attract investments to Nigeria.

African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit
January 28, 2025

FG says Niger explosion caused by illegal stockpile of explosives

An explosion was reported at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun LGA of Niger, on Sunday.

Image of an Explosion used to Illustrate story
November 8, 2024

Mine Pit Collapse: Alake tasks local authorities on increased monitoring of mining activities

This is in response to the recent pit collapse that occurred during illegal mining operations in Gashaka-Gumti National Park.

Dele Alake