Foreign nationals, Nigerians arrested over alleged illegal mining in Nasarawa community
Several foreign nationals and Nigerian citizens have been arrested over their alleged involvement in…
“Tinubu criminalising poor miners” — Atiku questions 37 deaths in NSCDC custody
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Bola Tinubu…
Illegal mining rush fuels fresh insecurity fears in Taraba
Despite the Taraba State Government's repeated suspension of mining activities and the embargo that…
37 deaths, repeated arrests: Inside Niger’s unending mining crisis
Days after 37 alleged illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security…
Niger Govt shuts illegal mining sites, moves to defuse tensions in host communities
The Niger State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, shutting down…
Park Rangers arrest 17 miners in Cross River over alleged illegal mining
The Special Anti-Poaching Squad of the Cross River National Park has arrested 17 suspected…
Taraba task force arrests suspected illegal miners in gold site raid
The Taraba State Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has arrested several suspected illegal miners during…
Miners’ death: Gold can be found on streets after heavy rainfall in Niger – Bago
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has said the state is endowed with alluvial gold…
Bauchi govt orders crackdown on illegal miners
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has directed security agencies to intensify operations against illegal…
NSCDC Mining Marshals explain how Nigeria can end illegal mining, boost economy
The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have provided…
A mining billionaire made a major bet on SpaceX — and is eyeing potential ties to Musk’s company
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has made a major bet on Elon Musk's SpaceX…
Caterpillar is bringing to AI deployment what it learned from automating mining
The assistant draws on Caterpillar's proprietary data, which spans information generated by its connected…
Three Chinese, others arrested over alleged illegal mining in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa deputy governor, Emmanuel Akabe, has reportedly led security personnel to arrest three…
Gold over school: How poverty keeps Niger children in mining pits
For 15-year-old Musa, gold mining started when he was barely 10. Five years later,…
Agada’s death: NSCDC sacks two operatives, clears mining commander
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cleared the Commander of its…
Taraba task force arrests two over alleged illegal mining
Operatives of the Taraba State Illegal Mining Task Force, in collaboration with officials of…
