1 Based on the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q4 2023, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total contribution of the Mining sector (i.e., coal mining, metal ores and quarrying and other minerals) to the 2023 GDP is about 0.77%.
MISSION: To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals and metals industry for wealth creation, poverty reduction, promotion of economic growth and significant contribution to the GDP of Nigeria.
The law, however, gave the rights to ownership of mineral resources in Nigeria solely to the Federal Government of Nigeria domiciled in the Ministry of Solid Minerals …
The land ownership structure in Nigeria is based on the absolute and derivative interests. The ownership structure of these interests in the country has evolved through three major periods. ... in compliance with laws concerning the prospecting for mineral oils to mining or to oil pipelines and the acquisition of land for such purposed, …
The activities of small-scale miners have left a multitude of abandoned mine pits, trenches, lakes, and mining dumps, posing a serious danger to livestock and the host community (Owolabi, 2013 ...
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like …
Using the doctrinal approach, this research examines the legal framework of solid minerals ownership and control in Nigeria by examining the principal enactment vis-a-vis the position of the amended 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. This research also finds that ownership and control of solid minerals in Nigeria is vested in the federal government.
Historical mine dumps are mine dumps that were created before the enactment of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 ('MPRDA') and are not (yet) regulated by the MPRDA. The legal principles pertaining to ownership of historical mine dumps are discussed in terms of the common law and the Minerals Act …
mining licences; ownership of mined minerals; access to mining sites and trespass; and taxes and royalties. Given the myriad of legal and regulatory issues of concern to an ... land within Nigeria that is available for mining operations. The permit is issued and valid for a period of 1 (One) year and may be renewed upon satisfactory application ...
The Nigerian government is targeting $5bn in mining investments over the next 10 years under a new industry roadmap, as part of a broader drive to diversify revenue sources away from non-oil sectors. ... Fayemi stated that the government would continue to allow foreign ownership in the sector, according to international media reports ...
The common-law position for ownership of mine dumps or residue stockpiles stipulates that ownership of mine dumps is vested with the person or company that "served the ore from the earth" and ...
Nigeria's mining sector is entering a new phase following the Covid-19 pandemic, with greater government support and a growing role as an important generator of export earnings amid post-pandemic economic recovery. Many of Nigeria's mineral resources remain unexploited, with considerable potential in gold, precious and semi-precious …
Currently the Public relations Officer of Miners Association of Nigeria – Passionate at Taking Mining to a greater Heights in Nigeria. Jimoh is an Experience Mining Engrs with over 20 Years Experience. He is a PhD student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State.
There are various legislations in Nigeria including the present 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which confer the ownership and control of oil and gas in the Federal Government ...
The Act repealed the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and vests control and ownership of all properties and ... by the committee put together to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the mining and metals sector in Nigeria, the minerals and mining sector could generate more than US$25 billion by 2025 which …
This paper presents results on the stability of slopes of the mine tailing dumps at Enyigba, Southeastern Nigeria. The geotechnical parameters of the slopes were investigated, and stability analysis was carried out with GeoStudio® 2012 developed by Geoslope International Limited. The slope materials were composed of gravel …
Unclear, Borderline-Hostile, Regulatory Landscape. As with nation states, Nigeria's stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has been somewhat combative.. We vividly recall that fateful Friday, February 5, 2021, when the apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a statement warning all financial services providers to …
Landfill is considered to be a reliable and cost effective method of solid waste disposal in the developing countries where adequate land is available. ... 4.0 4.1 RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE MINING ACT WITH RESPECT TO SAND MINING Chapter 1, Ownership and Control of Minerals Part 1, Section lll (C) Lands excluded from minerals …
control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). The Minerals and Mining Regulations and the National Minerals and …
Mining Review Africa (MRA) is the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry. Every month, MRA reaches an audience of over 50 000 influential mining authorities and key decision makers through a variety of channels, including an interactive website, videos and print distribution at all major mining …
This research also finds that ownership and control of solid minerals in Nigeria is vested in the federal government. This paper concludes by recommending joint ownership between the state and Federal government and also the rights of host communities be taken into …
Contact Aziza Nigeria for support in obtaining corporate Mining license in Nigeria. In Nigeria, mining business has three key stakeholders that must be engaged. This starts with securing e a Mining licenses/ permits from The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), engage the state and communities/ landlord of the land where the …
The South African landscape is filled with mine dumps bearing testament to South Africa's rich mining heritage. In laymen's terms the phrase 'mine dump' refers to an area where excess material containing forms of mineral(s) were left (either valuable or of no value to the miner) by the person who won the minerals from the earth in accordance with his/her …
to ownership of mineral resources is held by the Federal government of Nigeria, which grants titles to organizations to explore, mine, and sell mineral resources. By the 1940s, Nigeria was a major producer of tin, columbite, and coal. ... in order to attain sustainable development in the mining sector in Nigeria. Akongwale et al (2013) in their ...
Ownership and Control of Minerals The Act vests entire property in and control of all Mine ral Resources in, under, or upon any land in Nigeria, its contiguous continental shelf …
The term 'mine dump' is usually used to refer to waste that is consequential to mining operations and comprises of tailing, slimes, waste rock, sand or other residue that is produced during the course of conducting mining operations. In recent times mine dumps have become more than just the by-product of mining operations, due to the fact that ...
All you need to know about Nigeria's new mining law. ... "The 2007 act is very federal government-centric, so essentially the powers and ownership of mineral rights under the act rest with the federal government," Sarkodie explains. Under the amendment, power and revenues will be shifted from the regulating body, the Nigerian Mining ...
47 of 2011 NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT No. 20 of 2007 MINERALS AND MINING REGULATIONS, 2011 [13th Day of May 20111 In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by virtue of section 21 of thc Nigerian
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 ... control, regulation and ownership of all mineral resources in the Federal Government of …
Slope failures and safety index assessment of waste rock dumps in Nigeria's major mines. Ogbonnaya Igwe, Chinero Nneka Ayogu, Raphael Iweanya ... Twenty-one samples were collected from three mining provinces (7 samples from each province) and were subjected to various geotechnical tests such as particle size distribution, Atterberg limits ...
