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The Great Cleanup: Why 2026 is the End of the Road for Illegal Mining in Nigeria

Obinna Ede
Artisanal and Small Scale Mining, Blog, Mining & Natural Resources, Mining Industry News, Mining Laws and Regulations, Mining Safety, Nigerian Mineral Exchange, Sustainable Mining

Stop illegal mining in Nigeria. Join the 2026 formalization drive. Get expert help with mining licenses, trading permits, and free mining cooperative guides at NME.

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The Proposed 6-Month Mining Suspension in Northern Nigeria: Facts, Implications, and the Future of the Industry

Northern Governors’ proposed mining ban: we separate rumors from facts. Read the authoritative guide on security, formalization, and the future of the industry.

Green Mining Blueprint: Neutralizing Acid Mine Waste with Nanotech

Neutralize toxic Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). Nanomaterials offer a green, cost-effective blueprint to purify mine water, capture heavy metals, and unlock billions in ESG investment.

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Mine Worker Safety 2.0: Wearable Nano-Tech for Nigerian Miners

End mining fatalities. Wearable nano-sensors provide real-time gas detection, fatigue monitoring, and precision tracking, transforming Nigerian mine safety and reducing operational risk.

Maximize Mineral Recovery: The Nano-Flotation Advantage

Stop losing 20% of your minerals! Nano-flotation uses hyper-selective reagents and microbubbles to maximize recovery, boost profitability, and ensure green, efficient mineral processing.

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Turning Mineral Rocks to Riches: Nigeria’s Nanomaterials Opportunity

Stop exporting raw rock! Learn how nanotechnology transforms Nigeria’s minerals into high-margin Nanoclay, Nanosilica, and Nanometals for global industries. Seize the manufacturing opportunity.

Lithium Value Chain: The Nano-Precision Nigeria Needs

Nigeria’s lithium wealth is threatened by crude mining methods. Discover how nanotechnology offers atomic precision processing, maximizing recovery, cutting costs, and unlocking the $134B market.

A split image showing the stark contrast between illegal and legal mining in Nigeria. The left shows informal miners in dangerous conditions. The right shows a modern, open-pit mine with security personnel and a map with legal symbols, illustrating the formal framework.

Illegal Mining vs. Legal Frameworks: A Look at Security in the Nigerian Solid Minerals Sector

A guide to security in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Understand the link between illegal mining and violence and the government’s response to protect investors.

Transformation of Nigeria's mining industry: from traditional informal methods to modern digital operations and mineral exchange.

Nigeria Mining Industry Overview: The Next Growth Frontier

Discover Nigeria’s vast mining industry potential, key minerals, government reforms, and investment opportunities. Your definitive guide to Africa’s emerging economic giant.

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Nigeria to Launch Solid Minerals Excellence Awards

Nigeria to launch Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA) on Oct 16, 2025, to promote innovation, responsible mining, and sustainability in the sector. Nominations open.

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Category: Sustainable Mining