Natural resources
The Akwa Ibom State government has issued a stern warning to operators in the mining and dredging sector, vowing to shut down any entity engaging in illegal activities that threaten the environment and public safety. The state government's concern stems from reports of environmental degradation, pollution of water
Natural resources
Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru, Pro-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, has charged engineers in Nigeria to lead the way in diversifying the country's economy by leveraging the solid minerals and mining sector. This is because the sector has the potential to significantly contribute to the nation's GDP, which currently
Natural resources
Research on sustainability and resource management has shed light on the complex dynamics of economic development in Eastern Europe. A new study conducted by Yonsei University has analyzed the relationship between economic freedom, urbanization, educational achievement, and international trade in the region from 1990 to 2021. The study reveals that
Natural resources
The National Assembly has taken a significant step towards establishing a world-class institution focused on Nigeria's solid minerals sector. The Bill to establish the Federal University of Mining and Geosciences, Jos, has been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, and it now awaits Presidential Assent. This
Natural resources
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in [Country] has launched a significant initiative to operationalize and revitalize Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs) and reserved sectors, aimed at achieving socio-economic development in mining areas. This move is part of the government's efforts to ensure that local communities benefit directly
Mining industry
Nsimbi Mining Services, a company at the center of a hostage drama at a coal mine in Mozambique, has a new partner, but its priority is to pay outstanding salaries. The news comes as the company struggles with operational and financial crises, including retrenchments, unpaid salaries, and worker strikes. Despite
Mining industry
Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) has provided an update on its exploration activities in Peru, highlighting significant milestones and strategic listing changes. The company has completed the first drill hole at the Chancho al Palo project in Peru, reaching a depth of 600 meters, and has
Mining industry
New research conducted by a team of scientists from Carleton University has uncovered the alarming effects of silver mining on the biodiversity of a lake in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. The study, published in Environmental Pollution in 2025, revealed that the "Cobalt silver rush" in the early 20th century
Mining industry
New research conducted by China University of Mining and Technology, in collaboration with other institutions, has highlighted the profound impact of mine restoration strategies on freshwater ecosystem services flow (FSF) dynamics. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, proposes a novel framework integrating FSF dynamics with regional risk
Mining industry
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has been protracted by a record surge in gold production, with mining activity accelerating to its highest level in six years, reaching an estimated 80 tonnes valued at over $6 billion in 2024. This boom, driven by artisanal mining and easy access to imported
Mining industry
Research conducted by Shandong Agricultural University in Tai'an, People's Republic of China, has revealed the effects of coal mining subsidence on soil microbial communities in high groundwater level areas. The study, published in Environmental Geochemistry and Health, found that coal mining subsidence significantly alters soil properties
Mining industry
Antipa Minerals Ltd (ASX:AZY) is strategically positioned at the heart of the Paterson Province exploration boom, with a dominant landholding covering more than 4,100 square kilometres of exploration tenements. The company is advancing its flagship Minyari Dome Gold-Copper Development Project, close to world-class deposits like Greatland's
