Press Release (Part)
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria-Australia relations in the mining sector, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Leilani Bin-Juda, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake.
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| Australia, Nigeria deepen Mining collaboration. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
During the visit, the High Commissioner extended a formal invitation to Dr. Alake to attend the prestigious African Down Under (ADU) conference, scheduled to take place in Perth, Australia, from the 4th to the 6th of September 2024.
The High Commissioner utilized the opportunity to brief Dr. Alake on the upcoming conference and the immense opportunities the bilateral meetings during the event will bring to Nigeria. Australia is renowned for its abundant mineral resources and advanced mining technologies, ranking among the top producers of key minerals such as iron ore, coal, gold, and bauxite. Australia is a critical player in the global mining industry.
Dr. Alake expressed his gratitude for the invitation and reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen its relationship with Australia, particularly in the solid minerals sector.
Segun Tomori
Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development.
28th August, 2024.
