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FG Inaugurates Earthquake Seismometer Detecting Equipment

In a move to end the incessant earth tremor panic experienced among the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and its environs, the federal government yesterday inaugurated an earth tremor detecting machine. Government noted that the decision to acquire the Seismometer detecting equipment represent the implementation of some aspects of

Australian Firm To Explore Lead, Zinc In Bauchi,Nasarawa

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An Australian company, Symbol Mining/Goidal Resources, is currently developing an open pit mine for exploration of Lead-Zinc deposits in Bauchi and Nasarawa states.Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bwari, who disclosed this on Monday at Nigeria-Canada Investment Summit in Abuja, said they are 300 per cent above global

Tremor: Reps Seek Compliance With Global Standard In Mining, Drilling

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THE House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to ascertain the level of monitoring and compliance with world global standards in blasting, mining and borehole drilling as result of the re occurrence of earth tremor in the nation’s Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and its environs. (more…)

‘Nigeria-Canada Summit To Boost Investment In Mining, Others’

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The Nigeria-Canada Investment Summit billed for today and tomorrow will offer Nigeria the opportunity to develop key sectors of the economy through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Essentials Development and Investment Limited, Taiwo Odutola, said this in an interview with Daily Trust. (more…)

Coal Consumption Posts Strong Growth On Back Of Power Generation Demand

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China's energy consumption experienced continuous rebound during the first three quarters in 2018, National Energy Administration announced on Tuesday, releasing major statistics on coal, oil, natural gas and electricity consumption. (more…)

Miner Finds Giant 5,655-Carat Emerald In Zambia Worth At Least £2m

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The 5,655-carat gem was discovered by geologist Debapriya Rakshit and veteran miner Richard Kapeta. (more…)

Nigeria’s untapped coal-chemical industry

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Coal, the black diamond that ignited the industrial revolution in 13th Century Europe, is still relevant in contemporary industry for heating, power generation, cement manufacture, steel production, etc. It is the largest source of energy for the generation of electricity worldwide and, quite fortunately; it is also one of the

FG Procures N360m Customised Drilling Rigs for NGSA

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In attempt to boost geosciences data for operators in the mining sector, the federal government recently disclosed plan to procure N360 million worth multi-purpose core drilling equipment for the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA). (more…)