Dele Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates on seismic developments around Abuja. Alake issued the directive following an alert from the…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says a world-class polymetallic mineral province has been discovered in Kaduna State, making it the new hub for high-grade minerals. Alake disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday,…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Alake gave the directive in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun…
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The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle. It said the allegations…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says Schools in Nigeria charging tuition fees in foreign currencies should be closed. Alake made the call at the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration on the sidelines of the 10th edition…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has approved the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences over default in payment of annual fees. Alake gave the approval in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun…
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development over the first commercial transaction under the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP). The President said this when he received gold bars sourced from…
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The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has announced plans to review rates of mining licenses and other sundry fees payable by mining operators in the country. Speaking during a consultative meeting…
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Mining communities continue to experience a rise in out-of-school children due to their pursuit of quick cash through mineral exploration and other activities in the value chain. N&G consulting firm Ltd, a specialist consultancy…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has commended the Nasarawa state government for providing adequate security at mining sites in the state. Alake said this when Gov. Abdullahi Sule visited him in his office in…
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