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Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development

Tracked across 22 events · 383 articles · First seen Dec 04, 2025 · Last active Aug 17, 2026

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Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is the driving force behind the EMERGE program, responsible for its implementation and facilitating major mining-related investments in Nigeria.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is a government agency in Nigeria that is co-financing the alumina project and other strategic mining initiatives with Africa Finance Corporation.
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The ministry led the operation, demonstrating its commitment to reform.
Jul 12, 2026 · 17 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development aggregated the locally sourced gold for the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria through the National Gold Purchase Programme, demonstrating the strength of its formalization framework.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development was mandated by the Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria to enforce strict nationwide standards for battery recycling and lead-processing operations.
Dec 04, 2025 · 8 articles
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Accidents
Impact: The Ministry is directed to conduct a nationwide audit of mining operators and to help establish a compensation scheme and insurance requirements.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
On Tuesday, local government chairmen from Nigeria — Ijesa South Federal Constituency in Nigeria — Osun State, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria — Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria —…
Impact: The ministry is the sole authority for issuing mining licences. The event exposes gaps in its oversight and enforcement.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development>>> is actively implementing reforms within the mining sector, including digitizing operations, strengthening enforcement against illegal mining, and promoting local value addition, aligning with Nigeria>>>'s economic diversification agenda.
May 05, 2026 · 44 articles
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Business
At the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week and Exhibition held in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) highlighted a five-year regional project on responsible and inclusive energy transition mineral value chains. Led by…
Impact: Key implementing partner providing technical expertise on mineral development.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Fund reports a 337% revenue increase from 2023 to 2026, reflecting the impact of mining reforms and enforcement.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The ministry partners with NIMC to integrate databases to combat illegal mining, using digital identity to track operators and improve sector regulation.
Jun 26, 2026 · 123 articles
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Domestic
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament on August 13, restricts states' powers to levy taxes, cesses, and other imposts on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands,…
Impact: The amendment to this act is the core of the dispute, affecting mineral governance and state taxation powers.
Aug 13, 2026 · 22 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The ministry co-established the Nigeria — Mining Marshals and is implicated in oversight failures.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Accidents
On August 12, 2026, a mining pit collapsed at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Nigeria — Plateau State, Nigeria, killing seven miners and injuring several others. The incident occurred around 7…
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is a funding source for investors and miners. It may see increased applications as the government encourages formalization and reclamation projects.
Aug 04, 2026 · 28 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, through the EMERGE programme, introduced reforms that led to growth in the solid minerals sector, increasing mining revenue and attracting investments.
Jun 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
On Sunday, Nigeria — Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas signed three executive orders in Jalingo aimed at tackling political thuggery, illegal mining, and drug abuse. The orders provide stronger legal backing for authorities to prevent,…
Impact: Mentioned as a federal counterpart for mining regulation.
Aug 02, 2026 · 11 articles
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Business
Jan 19, 2026 · 8 articles
4 0
International
Jan 16, 2026 · 26 articles
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Accidents
Apr 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Apr 12, 2026 · 14 articles
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Regulatory
Apr 03, 2026 · 11 articles
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Business
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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