Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    SweetCrudeReportsSweetCrudeReports
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • Oil
    • Gas
    • Power
    • Solid Minerals
    • Labour
    • Financing
    • Freight
    • Community Development
    • E-Editions
    SweetCrudeReportsSweetCrudeReports
    Home » Nigerian govt recommits to safe mining of solid minerals

    Nigerian govt recommits to safe mining of solid minerals

    January 19, 2024
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    *Dele Alake

    Mkpoikana Udoma

    Port Harcourt — The federal government says it remains committed to securing solid minerals’ mining areas, streamlining operations, and ensuring that mining practices align with global standards with no environmental harm.

    The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who gave the assurance said he was working towards ensuring mining activities in the country have as little negative impact on the environment as possible, in line with international best practices.

    Alake on his official X handle said the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will collaborate with the Ministry of Environment to ensure safe mining operations in the country.

    He said, “Today, I received the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, in my office and I emphasized our dedication to securing mining areas, streamlining operations, and ensuring that mining practices align with global standards for minimal environmental harm.

    “The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Ministry of Environment are working together to make sure that mining activities in our country have as little negative impact on the environment as possible, following the best international practices.”

    Meanwhile, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has also expressed his readiness to partner with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, to ensure safety of the environment in mining locations across the country.

    “The issue of security in our forests and around mining sites are the center of our focus. So also is the resultant impact of mining activities on our environment.

    “The Ministry of Environment will key into the Solid Minerals Development Roadmap to ensure safety of the environment where mining activities are carried out around the country.”

    Related News

    Gold steady near week high as markets brace for key US jobs data

    Ghana Gold Board reports $4bn in revenue from ASM sector

    Gold price rebounds amid economic and trade uncertainty

    E-book
    Resilience Exhibition

    Latest News

    Crude climbs on US jobs report, China talks

    June 6, 2025

    Be deliberate in securing govt facilities in your communities – IBAS

    June 6, 2025

    UAE’s power capacity to reach 79.1GW in 2035

    June 6, 2025

    Gold steady near week high as markets brace for key US jobs data

    June 6, 2025

    Nigeria’s renewable power capacity to reach 1.7GW in 2035

    June 6, 2025
    Demo
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Opec Daily Basket
    • Oil
    • Power
    • Gas
    • Freight
    • Financing
    • Labour
    • Technology
    • Solid Mineral
    • Conferences/Seminars
    • Community Development
    • Nigerian Content Initiative
    • Niger-Delta Question
    • Insurance
    • Other News
    • Focus
    • Feedback
    • Hanging Out With Markson

    Subscribe for Updates

    Get the latest energy news from Sweetcrudereports.

    Please wait...
    Please enter all required fields Click to hide
    Correct invalid entries Click to hide
    © 2025 Sweetcrudereports.
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
    • Privacy Policy

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.