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Mining and metals

Foreigners trade arms for gold in Zamfara, Matawalle laments

Foreigners trade arms for gold in Zamfara, Matawalle laments

Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, has blamed the surge in small arms and light weapons in the state on illegal mining activities. He said after his meeting with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the statehouse. He said gold poachers in the state are paying the locals with arms instead of money.    Mr. Matawalle said: […]

FG partners Standard Bank, Stanbic IBTC to fund mining

Joseph Inokotong – Abuja As efforts are on course to reposition the Mining and Steel sector to take its pride of place as first among equals in contributing to national economic growth, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Abubakar Bawa Bwari has said that government will continue to collaborate with International financial […]