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Libata Students Association Appeals to Minister for Reopening of Mining Operations

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The Libata Students Association has penned a heartfelt letter to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, expressing unwavering support for Three Crowns Mining Ltd. and appealing for the reopening of mining operations in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The students, who are beneficiaries of the Libata Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship, commended the company's significant impact on the community through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, particularly in education sponsorships. They defended the company's legal standing, stating that Three Crowns Mines Ltd. is the lawful and recognized owner of the mining site.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Libata Students Association, comprising 50 students sponsored by Three Crowns Mines Ltd., have written a letter to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, to appeal for the reopening of the company's mining operations in Libata, Kebbi State.
  • The students emphasized the significant impact of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, particularly in education sponsorships, which have transformed individual lives and advanced the socio-economic development of the Libata community.
  • The students defended the company's legal standing, stating that Three Crowns Mines Ltd. is the lawful and recognized owner of the mining site, having obtained the requisite approvals and operating in compliance with the extant laws and regulations governing mining in Nigeria.
  • The association criticized rival claims by El-Tahdam Exploration Ltd., describing them as mischievous, baseless, and lacking legal validity and moral justification.
  • The students urged the Ministry to act decisively by upholding Three Crowns Mines Ltd.'s legal rights as the rightful owner and operator of the Libata mining site, ensuring the immediate resumption of mining activities without undue obstruction.
  • The Libata Students Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Three Crowns Mines Ltd.'s continued contributions to education, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development in Libata/Kwanga Ward.

Statistics:

  • 50 students across Libata and Kwanga Ward have been sponsored by Three Crowns Mines Ltd. to pursue degree and diploma programmes in various universities and polytechnics in Nigeria.
  • The company has invested in the education and empowerment of young people in the community, opening doors of opportunity and transforming individual lives.
  • Three Crowns Mines Ltd. is the lawful and recognized owner of the Libata mining site, having obtained the requisite approvals and operating in compliance with the extant laws and regulations governing mining in Nigeria.

Sources:

  • A letter signed by executives of the Libata Students Association, including Mohammed Sleiman Libata, Samaila Mohammed, Salamatu Isyaka, Ibrahim Alhaji Yusuf, and Fatima Mohammed, dated August 17, 2025.
  • El-Tahdam Exploration Ltd.'s rival claims to ownership of the Libata mining site, described as mischievous, baseless, and lacking legal validity and moral justification by the Libata Students Association.

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