FG's inaction encouraging illegal mining in Nigeria – report

Widespread illegal mining activities in the country have been blamed on the Federal Government's inability to adequately regulate the industry, a report commissioned by Global Rights has stated.

Illegal mining drives Nigeria's rural banditry and …

28 May 2020. Mining and extractives / Illegal mining drives Nigeria's rural banditry and local conflicts. Nigeria's federal system bias allows organised criminals to keep plundering the country's mineral resources. Africa's …

Illegal Mining News, Research and Analysis

All of Ghana's main sources of drinking water have been contaminated by illegal mining activities. Wikimedia Commons December 12, 2022 Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on ...

Environmental crime caused by illegal mining in Central …

The illicit exploitation of mineral resources has long-term impacts on the environment, including formation of sinkholes, and contamination of the soil, groundwater and surface water. It also results in soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, health risks and even deaths. However, it is not regarded as environmental crime in Central Africa.

How Illegal Mining Is Contributing To Local …

The federal government in 2019 took proactive measures against illegal mining in Zamfara, saying activities contribute to kidnappings and killings in the state. Reports have it that about 80 per …

Illegal mining is economic sabotage, perpetrators should be …

The President, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Prof Akinade Olatunji, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO some negative impacts of illegal mining in the country and how government can tackle it

TECH NEWS: How to stop illegal mining in South Africa

Redundant mine shafts are becoming a growing risk for large mining houses due to a sharp spike in illegal mining activities. The fact that the Witwatersrand Basin has been cited as contributing over 50% of all gold ever produced on earth is an indication not only of the extent of the country's mining network, but how endemic the problem of …

Inside the explosive illegal mining business in Nigeria

National President, Miners Association of Nigeria, Dele Ayanleke, in this exclusive interview, speaks on Tuesday's explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, giving deep insight into issues ...

Nigerian Mining Sector Watch

produced in Nigeria. Furthermore, the DGPMP, through the provision of reliable support infrastructure, aims to provide holistic solutions to the transactional challenges in the Sector. (iii) Aggressive Clampdown on Illegal Mining The Government demonstrated more aggression and purpose in the fight against illegal mining in the country.

Mining, from The Report: Nigeria 2023

With greater government support and a growing role as a generator of export earnings, Nigeria's mining sector is poised to maximise its considerable potential in precious metals and gems. Total revenue from the sector is expected to rise by 25% to N3.6bn ($8.5m) in 2023, reflecting its resilience, as well as continued federal and state.

'Nigeria losing N4trn to illegal mining' | TheCable

November 19. The Senate on Thursday said the country was losing about N4 trillion to illegal mining activities on a yearly basis and ordered investigation into the development. Mandating its ...

Is Nigeria's solid minerals corporation the mining sector's …

Unlocking Nigeria's mining potential and policy recommendation. The feasibility of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation as a solution to the mining sector's issues, hinges on its ability to combat illegal mining activities and improve resource management. The use of satellite geo-mapping tools is imperative in this regard.

Mining Resource Corridor development in Nigeria: critical

The low crude oil prices in 2019 add momentum to Nigeria's need for economic diversification as its foreign earnings come primarily from crude oil sales. As a result, Nigeria is seeking to explore other economic potentials, such as developing a Mining Resource Corridor (MRC) to reduce poverty and assist the country's sustained …

Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: Analyses …

The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result of high gold prices, a geologic anomaly, and processing of ores in residential areas. Today, these villages face a growing crisis related to conflict and climate change.

Illegal mining

Illegal mining and trafficking of precious metals are often linked to economic crimes such as tax evasion, fraud, and corruption, by exploiting loopholes in regulatory frameworks. Due to the high profits associated with precious metals, and the often-low risks of being arrested or prosecuted, organized criminal groups are exploiting this sector.

9 Problems Of Mining In Nigeria And Solutions – …

The mining industry in Nigeria is still not well regulated. This has made it really easy for illegal miners to operate. Ministry officials charged with overseeing this industry are underequipped for the job. Activities Of Illegal Miners; In order not to pay government taxes, many small-scale and artisanal miners' resort to illegal mining ...

Illegal mining by Chinese actors complicates Nigeria's …

Nigeria's mining sector is diverse in mineral resources that make a significant contribution to the nation's gross domestic product. The country is endowed with an estimated US $700 billion in commercially viable minerals with the capacity to diversify its revenue sources and boost foreign exchange earnings. Its minerals include barite, …

"Illegal" Gold Mining Operations in Ghana: Implication for …

Illegal gold mining is on the rise due to the lucrativeness of the non-regulated gold rush opportunities with hard consequences on sustainable agriculture and resilience food systems. As a result, this study seeks to investigate illegal gold mining and its environmental implication for climate-smart agriculture in Ghana. The study used a …

Nigeria to offer investors 75% stake in proposed solid …

Nigeria plans to offer investors at least a 75% stake in a proposed solid minerals corporation, a minister said on Tuesday, as lawmakers draft legislation to create the new state-backed firm to ...

Curtailing Illegal Mining Operation in Nigeria

cyril amosu. Illegal mining is the mining activity that is undertaken without permission of the state or government, particularly in the absence of land rights, mining licenses, and exploration or mineral transportation permits .Illegal mining can be a subsistence activity, as is the case with artisanal mining, or it can belong to largescale ...

CURTAILING ILLEGAL MINING OPERATION IN NIGERIA

Another dangerous angle to illegal mining, in the mining communities is armed conflict, banditry, crimewidespread violence and kidnapping due to gang rivalry over the resources of mining. The Inspector General of Police in Nigeria hence banned mining in Zamfara State 2 (two) years ago where over 80% of illegal mining for Goldoccur.

(PDF) Addressing the Socio-Economic and Community Issues in Mining

In the past two decades, the Federal Government of Nigeria has made concerted efforts to revitalise and grow Nigeria's mining sector to diversify its sources of revenue and foreign exchange earnings.

How illegal mining is driving local conflicts in Nigeria

Illegal mining leads to violent local conflicts in two ways in the North West. First, those funding the mining fight over control of the mine fields. These 'sponsors' are protected by some state governments, …

FG to create "Mining Police Force" to combat illegal mining in Nigeria

Mr Dele Alake. The Federal government has disclosed plans to create a special police outfit for the sole purpose of combating illegal mining across the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake disclosed this plan while speaking on the NTA Weekend File on the plans and strategies to be deployed by the …

Ghana court jails Chinese national over illegal gold mining

A Ghanaian court has sentenced a Chinese national to prison for illegal gold mining in the West African nation, her lawyer said on Monday, ending a case that started in 2017 and shed light on ...

Five Practical Solutions to Curbing Illegal Mining | GOXI

1) Identify and protect areas most susceptible to illegal mining activities. Because illegal mining generally occurs in abandoned shafts or within improperly …

How illegal mining is driving local conflicts in Nigeria

BY MAURICE OGBONNAYA. Criminal networks fuel community violence in a bid to exploit untapped mineral deposits in the North West. Africa's artisanal and small …

Nigerian Mining Sector Brief | 1 Nigerian Mining Sector …

Printed in Nigeria. Nigerian Mining Sector Brief | 3. Section. Page . 1erview of the Nigerian Mining Sector Ov 05 2 Mineral Endowment 08. 2.1 Coal 08 ... There are pockets of Illegal mining activities in some of the regions, with attendant risks and community . challenges. However, with the enactment of the ...

Arrests and attacks: tracking China's illegal mining in African

In July, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 13 Chinese workers. Authorities alleged that the miners from W Mining Global Service were involved in illegal mining activities in the Kwara state, in the western part of the country. The suspects were arrested for illegal mining and non-payment of royalties …

Strategies and regulatory measures for Combatting illicit …

Illegal mining is widespread across Nigeria with very little data and deterrent measures in place to checkmate this unwholesome practice. The economic implications …

How Illegal Mining Is Contributing To Local Conflicts In Nigeria

The federal government in 2019 took proactive measures against illegal mining in Zamfara, saying activities contribute to kidnappings and killings in the state. Reports have it that about 80 per cent of mining in the Northwest region is carried out illegally and on an artisanal basis by local populations.

Problems of mining in Nigeria and possible solutions

The mining sphere in Nigeria is controlled by small mining companies which need adequate funding to develop their industry. The inadequate supply is one of the critical problems of the mining industry in Nigeria. Many of such companies use illegal techniques and equipment to carry out their processes. 3. Deficiency of accurate …

Assessing the Ecological Effects of Mining in West Africa: …

The Environmental Implication of Illegal Mining Activities in Nigeria, a Case Study of Pandogari and Barkin Ladi/Buruku Surface Mines in Niger/Plateau States. IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) 13-19. [40] Solomon, J. (2012 May). Impacts of Derived Tin Mining Activities on Landuse/Landcover in Bukuru, Plateau …

Nigeria's Mining: Prospects, Challenges and Opportunities

Nigeria's mining sector is a sleeping giant with immense economic potential. Addressing its myriad challenges necessitates a concerted effort from government bodies, industry stakeholders, and the global community. Armed with the right policies and sustainable practices, Nigeria could well become the mineral powerhouse it aspires to be.

All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law

One of the key changes is that the law will give local governments the impetus to crack down on illegal mining by devolving responsibility from the federal to the state level of government. "The 2007 act is very federal government-centric, so essentially the powers and ownership of mineral … See more