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The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 ("the Act") was passed into law on March 16, 2007 to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 for the purposes of regulating the exploration and exploitation of solid materials in Nigeria. This paper reviews the critical aspects of the Act. MINERALS PROSPECTING MINING AND QUARRYING 1.
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Dec 17, 2021In November, the Nigerian government unveiled plans to revise its crucial mining law, the Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA). The outdated law, which hasn't been updated since 2007, is accused of stifling growth in the nation's underdeveloped mining sector. Mining currently generates just 0.3% of GDP and leaves the country scrambling to ...
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4 days agoThe Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) have commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for tackling illegal mining activities and non-payment of royalties to the Federal Government. The Chairman of the group who doubles as the chairman, of Nigeria Mining and Geo-science Society (MGS), Ilorin Chapter, Mr Abdulraman Ottan, made the commendation
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Nigeria is endowed with enormous mineral resources which when properly harnessed can lead to its industrial development and prospects. It is a known fact that countries abundantly endowed with mineral resources become great industrial nations. ... Report Title: SMALL SCALE IRON ORE MINING IN NIGERIA, THE PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT. Report Code:FORA ...
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A Reconnaissance Permit confers on the holder the right t o obtain access into, enter on or fly over any land within the territory of Nigeria available for mining purposes to search for Mineral Resources on a non -exclusive basis. In addition, it also confers on the holder the right to obtain and remove surface s amples in small quantities.
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GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF NIGERIA AND THEIR USES. Conference: 3-day capacity building workshop by Telpon Environment Ltd for the Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) Staff, Abuja on "Product ...
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Jun 1, 2021The mining sector in Nigeria is only contributing about 0.5%-0.6% to the country's GDP (Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, 2016) because of her dependence on oil resources. The mining industry in Nigeria is underdeveloped, resulting in the importation of minerals that could be produced domestically (Ministry of Mines and Steel ...
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Jul 10, 2021He said: "The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in its bid to develop the value chain of mineral resources in the country and achieve its Presidential mandate to prioritize and develop seven...
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Feb 21, 2021Nigeria is thought to have robust and attractive royalty rates, giving not more than 5 per cent royalty rates on whatever mineral being harnessed as compared to other mining giants but has a poor ...
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Part 1 discusses the geology of the crystalline rocks and their regional distribution while the sedimentary basins constitute the subject of Part 2. Part 3 presents the mineral resources of Nigeria, their geological environment, mode of occurrence, localities and where possible their estimated reserves.
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The mining of large untapped mineral deposits in the area, especially gold which has strategic importance and economic value, is at the root of community violence. The government's ban of artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State and across the region, and the deployment of soldiers to enforce the ban since April 2019, have yielded few results.
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Part 1 discusses the geology of the crystalline rocks and their regional distribution while the sedimentary basins constitute the subject of Part 2. Part 3 takes the mineral resources of Nigeria...
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Tin mining in Nigeria Deposits of tin, niobium, and tantalum ores are located on the Jos plateau and to the North on Bauchi plateau. The highest content of these metals is observed in granites. General reserves of tin ore are estimated at about 110 thousand tons, metal content is 72 - 74 %. Basic mining equipment — draglines and suction dredges.
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5 days agoThe State boasts of commercial quantity of large minerals deposit like gold, talc, kaolin, Tantalite, granite, marble, copper and lead. Considering the importance of this sector, the State Government established Ministry of Mineral Resources for effective and efficient exploration of these resources. The State is open to partnership in areas of ...
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According to him, the office has become a credible Federal Government agency mandated to facilitate the development of mineral resources in the country and function as a gateway to mining. Amate said that the office guaranteed an independent, efficient and transparent system in the granting, administration and management of all mining titles.
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Oct 27, 2020In 2015, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development identified 'Seven Strategic Minerals' namely; coal, bitumen, limestone, iron ore, barites, gold and lead and zinc - for priority development in a bid to revive the mining sector, unlock its potential and diversify the economy away from crude oil.
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In different Geographical location in Nigeria agriculture was the first importance resources in terms of cash crop and second was the mining of mineral ores and oil. Among all these minerals in Nigeria the three major ones are coal, Tin and Petroleum. In the methods of mining we have surface mining and underground mining.
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Nigerian Mining Industry: Opportunities for Foreign Investors Nigeria is endowed with numerous mineral resources such as talc, iron ore, bitumen, gold, rock salt, gypsum, lead/zinc, coal, gemstones, kaolin, tantalite, bentonite and baryte located in different parts of the country in commercial quantity
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Fortunately, mining companies like Wasia African Mining Co. Ltd have recognised this need to prioritize environmental protection and have exhibited a commendable level of responsible mining. While they are headed towards exploring Africa's rich mineral resources legally and bringing profit, they are also geared towards preserving the environment.
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Iron Ore is a mineral resource in Nigeria with its biggest deposit in Itakpe, Kogi State. The Mining and exploration of this mineral are majorly handled by the National Iron Ore Mining Company which was founded in 1979. According to Guardian.ng, Nigeria's iron ore can generate $60 billion yearly for the country if utilized properly.
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Ogun tops mining states. Nigeria mined 89.48 million tons of mineral resources last year, a 39.19 per cent increase from the 64.29m tons recorded in 2020. A report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) titled 'Mineral Production (2021)' noted that limestone, granite and laterite were the three biggest minerals mined in 2021.
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Nov 28, 2020While DRC largely depends on its mining industry for 90% of its national income, Nigeria still sheds its weight on crude oil leaving the mining sector under-utilized. Status and Trends It's no longer news how much the COVID-19 Pandemic affected every sector of Africa's economy. The mining industry was not spared.
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About one billion tonnes of gypsum deposits are spread over many states in Nigeria. Iron Ore There are over 3 billion metric tonnes of iron ore in deposits found in Kogi, Enugu and Niger States as well as the Federal Capital Territory. Iron Ore is being mined at Itakpe in Kogi State and is already being beneficiated, up to 67 per cent of iron.
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The mining of minerals in Nigeria accounts for only 0.3% of its gross domestic product, due to the influence of its vast oil resources. The domestic mining industry is underdeveloped, leading to Nigeria having to import minerals that it could produce domestically, such as salt or iron ore.Rights to ownership of mineral resources is held by the Federal government of Nigeria, which grants titles ...
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Sponsors of illegal mining also fund rural banditry and cattle rustling to cause violent conflicts in mining communities. Section 1(1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 empowers the federal government to exercise ownership and absolute control over all mineral resources in the country, including the mining process.
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2The dominant mining legislation in Nigeria is the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007. The Act vests all ownership and control of mineral resources in the State. Persons permitted to practice within the industry include qualified individuals, a body corporate; or a mining co-operative. 3 As mining titles under Section 46
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Solid minerals contributed immensely to the economic development of Nigeria in the pre-independence years. During this period, Nigeria was known for the production of coal as an energy source for electricity, railways and also for export. Tin, Columbite, Lead and Zinc were exported. Nigeria was the largest producer of Columbite at one point.
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Mr David Msiza, Acting Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, began his briefing with a background to the issue of illegal mining. He too noted that three illegal minors had recently lost their lives at the George Harrison Heritage site in Langlaagte, due to overexposure to carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gases.
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Oct 15, 2020Data from the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Development show that illegal gold mining and other solid mineral activities have continued to thrive in spite of government's repeated threat to prosecute culprits. Statistics also show that between 2014 and 2015, Nigeria lost an estimated nine billion dollars to illegal mining across the country.
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Nigeria's key natural resources include oil, natural gas, coal, lead, tin, limestone, iron ore, niobium and zinc. Nigeria is rich in oil and in 2010 the country accounted for about 2.9% of the world oil production and 24% of African oil production. An increase of 15% was seen in the crude oil output from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp ...
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The vastness of Nigeria's minerals resources cannot and should not be over emphasised. We began to explore and exploit her natural mineral resources in 1902 and in its prime, the solid minerals sector was one of the largest producers of tin and coal, as well as a producer of a considerable 1.4 tons of gold annually.
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Aug 16, 2022Daily Trust (Abuja) Nigeria mined 89.48 million tons of mineral resources last year, a 39.19 per cent increase from the 64.29m tons recorded in 2020. A report released by the National Bureau of ...
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Another mineral resource found in Nigeria is Gypsum. Gypsum is a vital mineral resource and is used to produce cement. Other than producing cement, Gypsum can be used for other purposes, and hence, its extraction is essential. - Advertisement - Through Gypsum extraction, Nigeria can provide approximately 8 million tons of cement every other year.
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Feb 7, 2022The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, has said that Nigeria and other African countries suffer from the under-utilisation of mineral resources despite huge deposits ...
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Jul 10, 2021By Gabriel Ewepu - Abuja. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adebgite, has disclosed the launch of made in Nigeria Barite to stop the importation of the commodity ...
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According to Statistics, the level of exploitation of natural minerals is very low in relation to the extent of deposit found in the country. From the objectives of the new National Policy on solid minerals is to ensure the orderly development of the mineral resources of the Nigeria. Nigeria depend majorly on Crude oil and sadly it has cost us ...
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Mining in Nigeria is the process by which solid minerals and other useful substances are extracted from the earth. The geological survey of Nigeria has indicated the presence of over 34 minerals that are currently being mined in more than 450 locations spread all over the country.
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Section 1(1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 gives the federal government ownership and absolute control over all mineral resources in the country, including the mining process.
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According to a report, the natural resources sector of Nigeria loses N50 trillion annually to untapped resources. The Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in a report estimated that the current commercial value of seven of the country's solid minerals [Iron ore, Coal, Lead/Zinc, Bitumen, Gold, Limestone and Barite] runs into ...
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Goal. Increase Niger State Revenue Generation From About 10% To 60% By The Year 2020, Promoting and attracting investments in the energy and mineral resources sectors to enhance infrastructural and socio-economic development for wealth and job creation in the State.". READ MORE.
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