Vacate all sites in Zamfara immediately - Nigerian govt warns illegal miners

Vacate all sites in Zamfara immediately - Nigerian govt warns illegal miners

The Nigerian government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, gave this warning on Tuesday in a statement by his spokesperson, Segun Tomori. The warning follows reports of recent lead poisoning in the Bugundu Local Government Area of Zamfara state. The minister stressed that all mining activities remained suspended until the release of standard oper…

Lead Poisoning: Nigerian government orders illegal miners out of Zamfara

Zamfara, known for its rich gold deposits, first recorded a major lead poisoning epidemic in 2010. The outbreak was traced to artisanal gold mining activities, which led to environmental contamination and the poisoning of hundreds of residents, particularly children The post Lead Poisoning: Nigerian government orders illegal miners out of Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Organization worried over Senate Committee's Mining Law review - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja The Urban-Rural Environmental Defenders (U-RED) says that it is worried over the Senate Committee on Mining and Solid Minerals’ plan to review Nigeria’s mining law, allegedly to favor Chinese investors. The group’s Lead Director, God’spower Martins, argues that the Committee’s approach is one-sided, prioritizing revenue generation over environmental and host community rights protections. Concerned with the Envir…

FG Warns Illegal Miners, Awaits Experts’ Report

The federal government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, adding that all mining activities are still on hold until the release of standard operating procedures that will guide the resumption of exploration in the state. Reacting to news reports of recent lead poisoning in Bugundu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the ban on mining in the state …

Alake Orders Crackdown on Illegal Miners in Zamfara After Lead Poisoning Outbreak

In response to a recent lead poisoning crisis in Zamfara State, Nigerian authorities have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities, which are often linked to such health emergencies. The Zamfara State government confirmed the lead poisoning incident in Bungudu Local Government Area on March 19, 2025, prompting immediate intervention. Governor Dauda Lawal has taken [...] Source from InfoStride News

Alake Orders Illegal Miners to Seize Operation over Lead Poisoning Outbreak in Zamfara  - Economic Confidential

The Federal Government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, emphasising that all mining