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FG to Commission ASBA Lithium Plant at AFNIS 2025 Summit

The federal government will commission a new lithium processing plant during the 4th edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), scheduled to take place from July 14 to 17, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to

Value Addition Key to Mining Job Creation, Economic Growth – MAN

President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele Ayanleke has urged the government to implement robust value addition policies and harness the full potential of Nigeria’s mining sector for employment creation and economic diversification. Ayanleke said the narrative that mining contributes less than one percent to GDP is changing. “There are a lot of

Kebbi to Become Africa’s Lithium Hub with Landmark Mining Deal

Nigeria’s mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with Kebbi State set to become a major lithium processing hub. El-Tahdam Exploration Limited, a fast-emerging Nigerian mining firm, has secured a $500 million investment deal with TSG Mining Group, a partnership that is set to revolutionise lithium production in the country. El-Tahdam, which specialises in unlocking

Ganfeng Lithium to Train 100 Nasarawa Indigenes in Lithium Refining

In order to enhance value addition in Nasarawa State’s lithium sector, Ganfeng Lithium Industry has committed to training 100 indigenes in lithium refining. This pledge was secured during Governor Abdullahi Sule’s visit to the company’s refining plant in Ogun State on Sunday. The governor stated that the visit was necessary to track the lithium refined

Nasarawa Shuts Lithium Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Activities

The Nasarawa State Government has sealed off Timadix Geomin Consult Nigeria Limited, a lithium mining company operating in Kokona Local Government Area, for allegedly violating mining regulations. This action has sparked a dispute between the state government and the firm, with both parties presenting conflicting claims. The company was accused of failing to comply with

Nigeria’s $2Billion Lithium Reserves to Drive Renewable Energy and Jobs

As the global energy landscape shifts towards renewable sources, lithium, often referred to as the “white gold” of the 21st century, has become a cornerstone for energy storage technologies. Its application in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage systems, smartphones, and more makes it one of the most sought-after minerals globally. For Nigeria, this opens

Five Alleged Illegal Miners Arrested by NSCDC in Oyo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant in Oyo State, Augustine Padonu has announced the arrest of five persons for alleged illegal mining. Padonu stated this in a press briefing on Wednesday where the suspects were paraded in Ibadan. NSCDC operatives intercepted the suspects with two trucks loaded with solid minerals suspected to

Nasarawa State Signs Lithium Mining Deal with Ganfeng

The Nasarawa State Government has signed a 10-year agreement with Ganfeng Mining Company to exploit lithium in the state. The agreement will see Ganfeng invest $1.5 million in the state and establish a lithium mining and processing plant in Endo. The state government will also receive annual payments from Ganfeng. The agreement was reached in

How China’s Appetite for Lithium is Undermining Nigeria’s Mining Sector

Nigeria’s rich deposits of lithium and other critical minerals have become the latest frontier in the global race for resources, with China leading the charge. While these minerals hold the promise of significant economic growth, Nigeria finds itself increasingly under siege by illegal mining activities, heavily backed by Chinese interests. The implications are profound: lost