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  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Nigerian govt bans sand mining on River Niger

     The Federal Government has banned sand mining on River Niger to protect the two bridges along the West African longest river. The First and Second Niger Bridges are the two flyovers that connect the South-East and the rest of the country. The Second Niger …

    Source: Ripples Nigeria - Pending
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    FG bans sand mining around River Niger bridges

    The Federal Government has banned the mining of sand within a 10 kilometer radius of River Niger.  This id aimed at protecting the first and second Niger bridges.  The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi disclosed this on Friday, Jan. 16, in Asaba,  during …

    Source: Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog - Pending
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Caledonia Mining Corp bets on Zimbabwean gold

    Caledonia Mining Corporation plans to spend $132 million this year to launch what would become Zimbabwe’s largest gold mine. Caledonia, backed by investors including Allan Gray and BlackRock, is tapping into gold prices’ record run. The firm already …

    Source: Semafor - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Nigerian government bans sand mining on River Niger  

    The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the commissioning of …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    FG installs CCTV cameras on second Niger Bridge, bans sand mining on River Niger

    From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Federal Government has announced ban on sand mining ten kilometer radius in River Niger as measures to protect the first and second Niger bridges. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Friday …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Since nineteen fifty-six: Nigeria, oil and the Niger Delta, By Iniruo Wills

    This is the simplified summary of the 70-year joint romance of Nigeria and Big Oil with communities in the Niger Delta: While the world wails over climate change, there is an ongoing ecocalypse in the oil region of Nigeria. As the poor bride fuels Nigerian …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Why jurisdiction is becoming the real risk in African mining investments

    Africa's mining sector remains one of the continent's most compelling investment frontiers. Valued at $508 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $848 billion by 2031, capital continues to flow into a continent holding 79 percent of global platinum …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Mining Deals Surge, But Majority Goes To Latin America, Study

    Global mining mergers and acquisitions are accelerating, and the trend has overwhelmingly targeted Latin America, according to McKinsey’s latest research. Of the roughly $30 billion in global mining M&A recorded in the first three quarters of the year, …

    Source: Benzinga - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Nigeria and SA plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges

    Emily Ghosh, Stockholm Environment Institute and Derik Broekhoff, Stockholm Environment Institute Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to …

    Source: African Insider - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    Rules that attract capital: An investor view of African mining regulation and local content

    By Richard Kojo GABAH Africa is back at the centre of the global mining conversation. From cobalt and copper in Central Africa to gold, lithium and manganese across West and Southern Africa, the continent holds a very large share of the minerals that will …

    Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
  • Published on Jan 12, 2026

    Chinese firm begins mining of lithium in Kogi, starts processing plant in Ejiba

    Ejiba, a quiet agrarian community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, is set for a major economic transformation following the commencement of construction of a large-scale lithium processing plant by a Chinese firm. The facility, located …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 12, 2026

    Niger Records Progress on Dasa Uranium Project, Strengthens Gold Ambitions

    Niger is recording major advances in its mining sector, with significant progress reported on the Dasa uranium project and renewed momentum in gold production as the government pushes to strengthen control over strategic natural resources. According to the …

    Source: West Africa Weekly - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 12, 2026

    INSIDER: Terror Attacks on Old Oyo Park, Niger Communities Are Reprisals for Arrest of Ansaru Leaders

    Recent terror attacks on the Old Oyo National Park and some communities surrounding the Kainji Lake National Park were reprisals against the capture of two terrorist leaders by the Department of State Services (DSS), FIJ has been told. In August, National …

    Source: Foundation for Investigative Journalism - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    Barrick Gold Suspends Mali Operations After $245 Million Gold Seizure

    Penny (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) So here we are again with another West African mining mess that nobody saw coming until helicopters started landing at gold mines. Barrick Gold just suspended operations at its massive Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali after …

    Source: Skillings Mining Review - Florida - Pending
  • Published on 06:49 GMT

    Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, January 17

    Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Supreme Court affirms forfeiture of $40,000 against ex-Jigawa gov’s son, Aminu Lamido The Supreme Court of Nigeria has put a definitive end to the long-running legal battle of Aminu Sule Lamido, son …

    Source: Ripples Nigeria - Pending
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Nigeria’s New Extractive Order – How Policy Is Re-Colonising the North

    By Babayola M. Toungo Nigeria’s latest foreign trade data is not merely a statistical release; it is a political document. Between July and September 2025, the country spent over ₦1.4 trillion importing food, according to figures published by the National …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Science Before Uranium Extraction

    When we think of Nepal’s natural resources, we usually imagine rivers, forests, and mountains. Yet hidden deep within our Himalayan rocks lies another resource that has recently drawn attention: uranium. In Upper Mustang, surveys have verified the presence …

    Source: The Rising Nepal - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Madagascar after the coup

    In contrast to the earlier transfer of power, the current transition places Madagascar under direct military rule.  Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as president of Madagascar in Antananarivo on Oct. 17, 2025. ×In a nutshell Madagascar’s coup …

    Source: Geopolitical Intelligence Services - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Court fixes March 16 for DSS to open case against 2 Ansaru commanders

    By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, fixed March 16 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to open its case against the two Ansaru leaders; Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, on alleged terrorism offences. The matter, which was …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate

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