NIGERIAN MINERALS AND MINING ACT . An Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria; and for related purposes. [2007 No. 50.] [29. th March, 2007] [Commencement.]
Nigeria is endowed with vast reserves of natural resources such as energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc and industrial minerals like limestone and barite. The country was a major exporter …
Nigeria's mining sector is a sleeping giant with immense economic potential. Addressing its myriad challenges necessitates a concerted effort from government bodies, industry stakeholders, and the global community. Armed with the right policies and sustainable practices, Nigeria could well become the mineral powerhouse it aspires to be.
To exploit the nation's mineral endowments in an environmentally sustainable manner and establish a vibrant minerals and metals industry for wealth creation, poverty reduction, promotion of economic growth and significant contribution …
Un-published. Mallo S.J.:2003. Problems of Manpower Development for the Mineral Industry in Nigeria Nigerian Mining Journal Vol.4, Number 1 (pp.60-64), ISSN 1117-4307. ... 2000). Strategic Review of the Minerals Sector of Nigeria- World Bank 44 Stephen J. Mallo: Continental J. Applied Sciences 7 (1): 34 - 45, 2012 A Mining Strategy for Latin ...
Based on the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q4 2023, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total contribution of the Mining sector (i.e., coal mining, metal ores …
Mining in Nigeria. Mining in Nigeria dates back to 1902 when organised mining in its exploration stage started with the then Secretary of State for Colonies commissioning mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Protectorates (MMSD, 2016).The first record of a mined mineral was tin ore by the Royal Niger Company in 1905 (Hodder, 1959).Through the years, …
As Nigeria continues to explore other viable sources of revenue, we discuss the opportunities solid minerals present by looking at the strategic minerals and also advance a path forward for the new administration as well other stakeholders …
The Nigerian Mining Sector ("the Sector") also witnessed growth in its contribution to the Nation's GDP, having contributed 0.85% in 2022 (2021: 0.63%), representing a 32% year on year growth over 2021 2. Interestingly, the Sector has witnessed sustained growth to the GDP over the last five (5) years, as depicted in the chart below:
27 Nigeria Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification Project, MMSD Environmental and Social. Management Framework ... The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (NMMA 2007), which is.
Nigerian Mining Sector Watch Introduction Nigeria currently boasts of over forty-four (44) priced solid minerals in the mining space, with huge deposits scattered over different parts of the country. However, the contribution of this sector (with such huge potentials) to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country remains surprisingly abysmal.
As Nigeria's mining sectors continue to attract investor interests, extractive sector governance is required to ensure that our regulatory framework and laws are implemented and that the mineral rights and responsibilities of investors and firms as provided particularly by the principal law governing the sector – the Nigerian Minerals and ...
The solid minerals and mining sector contributed a paltry 0.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, with annual production averaging 40 million metric tons valued at about 34 billion naira ...
Nigeria towards the creation of an orderly and sustainable development of Nigeria's Minerals Resources. The Nigerian government policy thrust on the mining sector is anchored on the need to develop a private sector led mining industry with Government restricting its role to that of an administrator / regulator.
This work seeks to highlight the regulatory framework of the Nigeria Mining industry and the challenges of mining operations in Nigeria with a view to proffering solutions. Discover the world's ...
In May 2016, JK Fayemi, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development (as he then was) stated that Nigeria has 44 mineral resources in substantial commercial deposits: JK Fayemi (n 15) 4; Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (n 12) 19 Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (n 12) 18; JK Fayemi (n 15) 4 Ministry of Mines and Steel Development ...
The 2007 Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA) introduced a novel practice of mandatory community agreement between mining sector operators and a certain segment of the society referred to as "the host community". ... thoughtful provision of law may become a potential show stopper to the crystallization of investment potential in the ...
expedite the Nigerian mining sector's journey towards shared prosperity. The Mining Roadmap: The mining roadmap was developed in 2016 to drive the growth and development of the …
The principal legislation governing the mining sector is the Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 ably supported by the Minerals and Mining regulations of 2011. Prior to the ... exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in Nigeria: (a) Reconnaissance Permit: This permit allows, on a non-exclusive basis, reconnaissance activities on all ...
The reality is that out of approximately 44 (forty-four) identified solid minerals in Nigeria, only 7 have been strategically selected and promoted for private sector participation and investment by the Federal Government and these include gold, coal, bitumen, limestone, iron ore, lead/zinc and barites but the occurrences of these minerals are ...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has obtained a credit from the International Development Agency (IDA) to fund the Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) Project. The project has the following development objectives: a. To improve the attractiveness of the Nigerian Mining sector, as a driver for
Nigeria passed the 2007 law deregulating the mining of solid minerals in a bid to attract much needed private investment to develop the underperforming and neglected sector. At the same time, the outgoing government of president Olusegun Obasanjo awarded a flurry of mining leases and exploration licences to multinational mining companies who ...
Nigerian Mining Sector Watch The non-oil sector has continued to be the lifeblood of ... Mineral Buying Centers Across Nigeria The FG, through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), intends to establish new mineral ... federation, in line with the provisions of Section 95 and 96 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (NMMA), 2007 ...
Figure 6: Distribution of mineral licenses granted in Nigeria till 2015 22 Figure 7: Strategy framework for Mining Roadmap 37 Figure 8: Ambition of the Nigerian Mining Sector 38 ... minerals, mining and metals sector. The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (2007), with globally competitive sector incentives has been in place since 2007, however ...
Globally, the mining industry is experiencing a boom as there is an increase in the need of critical minerals and new mining technologies, the Nigerian Mining is not left out in this change, this document highlights the progress made and the …
The Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (the Mining Act) and Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011 are the primary sectoral legislations governing the Nigerian mining sector. The laws expressly provide that the entire property in and control of all mineral resources in, under or upon any land in Nigeria shall be vested in the ...
Table 3: A SWOT Analysis of the Nigerian Minerals Sector Table 4: Overview of laws and regulations governing the mining sector Table 5: Mineral tax collection by level of government in selected countries Table 6: Petroleum tax collection by level of government in selected countries
Nigerian Mining Sector Watch Introduction of the Electronic Mining ... from crude oil, with a major focus on taxation and mining. For example, the 2023 revenue projection from the mineral and mining sector (based on the 2023 budget proposal presented by President to the legislature) is expected to ... Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA ...
Download KPMG NIgeria Tax Mobile App: Apple Android The Fund will comprise: •a 2% surcharge on "every contract awarded to any operator, contractor, subcontractor, alliance partner or any other entity involved in any project, operation, activity or transaction in the Nigerian Solid Minerals and Metallurgical Sector"
The Ministry of Mines and Steels Development (MMSD) is an agency set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector in Nigeria. The MMSD was established in 1985 as a bold attempt by the Nigerian Government to spur the rapid and beneficial development of the country's solid mineral resources.
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in research, training, and student exchanges within the minerals sector. The MoU aims to enhance the critical minerals value chain through joint projects promoting knowledge and skills transfer between Franco-Nigerian institutions.