“Our objective is to make solid minerals’ contribution to the GDP surpass oil,” said Mr Alake.
It said that about 2,000 tonnes of lithium were found on-site when the suspects were apprehended, underscoring the magnitude of the illegal operation.
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that provides investors with a one-stop shop for credible and decisive information on Nigeria’s mineral resources.
Mining communities continue to experience a rise in out-of-school children due to their pursuit of quick money, a study finds.
The minister said the blueprint was for stakeholders to create a more inclusive and gender-balanced mining and steel sector.
He reiterated that approval for licences would only be given to mining companies that would comply with value addition to mineral resources.
Glencore, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company, has lauded the federal government over its reforms in the mining sector.
“I want to commend the governor for taking the bull by the horns.’’
The Oyo State governor said that the state was on the verge of establishing a state-owned mining corporation.
He lamented the undue pressure African governments faced from loan marketers.
