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Mr Alake stressed that the era of carting away solid minerals is over, charging countries on the continent to speak with one voice on value addition as a prerequisite for investment in the mining sector.

Nigeria has been a trailblazer in the global mining industry, exemplified by its leadership in the Africa Minerals Strategy Group.

He said this when he received the Charge d'Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene, in his office on Thursday.

Mr Alake welcomed the partnership with the US on investments in the mining value chain, expanding access to technology in...

The Federal Government, on Thursday, warned states and local governments to steer clear of the collection of royalties and taxes from licensed miners operating in their domains.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, ordered the

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has stated that miners and operators in the sector are owing the Federal Government more than N2 trillion. In view of this, Alake stated that the present administration of President Bola Tinubu is keen to stop the activities of illegal miners across the country.

Alake, who was represented by the Acting Zonal Mines Officer, North-West Zonal Office, Kutman Hosea Ali, directed the special mines taskforce activated in Kaduna State to clamp down on illegal miners and nonpayment of royalties which must be paid monthly as well as other taxes to the Federal Government.

Dele Alake has described the United States as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described the United States (US) as Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the nation’s mining sector development.