Niger warns illegal miners of arrest, prosecution
The Niger State government has ordered all individuals, groups and companies involved in illegal…
Nine miners die as heavy downpour floods mining pit in Bauchi
At least nine miners have died after a heavy downpour flooded a mining pit…
Troops arrest five suspected illegal miners in Nasarawa, recover explosives
Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion have arrested five suspected illegal miners and recovered…
Residents hail sealing of illegal gold mining sites in Taraba
Residents of Mayokam Community in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State have welcomed…
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…
