A high resolution geophysical survey involving magnetics, radiometrics and limited electromagnetic survey aimed at assisting and promoting mineral exploration was carried out in Nigeria between 2003 and 2009.  The program began with a pilot scheme in Ogun State in 2003. Following the success of the pilot scheme, the rest of the country was divided into project areas referred to as phase I and II.

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The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency,  British Geological Survey and Geological Survey of Finland report on the successful completion of the Nigerian Geochemical Mapping and Technical Assistance Project-part of the wider Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project.

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The Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) has recorded remarkable achievements that have transformed the mining sector in Nigeria and set it on the path of sustainable growth.  Highlights of achievements in legal framework, administration of mineral titles, provision and improvement of physical infrastructure, provision of field vehicles and technical equipment, dimension stones and administration of small scale grants program are enumerated.

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This publication offers information on the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2010 made under and pursuant to the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.

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Barytes occur in Nigeria as vein infilling materials associated with lead-zinc lodes and veins in the both Pre Cambrian basement and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks of the lower and middle Benue valley.  The mineral commonly ocurs as a white, reddish brown and clear varieties with specific gravity varying between 3.5-4.4.  The width of the veins ranges from a few centimetres to 5.3 metres. Lengths of veins also vary from a few metres ->4500m.  If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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Nigeria has major coal resources that have not been well explored or exploited.  The government has recently placed a high priority on utilizing those resources to increase the country's electrical generating capacity.  Nigeria's goal is to revitalize the coal mining industry and expand power generation by attracting foreign companies to develop these large coal resources and construct coal-fired generating plants that will connect to the country's electrical distribution grid.   If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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Gold in Nigeria is found in alluvial and elluvial placers and primary veins from several parts of supercrustal (schist) belts in the Northwest and Southwest of Nigeria  The most common occurrences are found in the Maru, Anka, Malele, Tsohon Birnin Gwari-Kwaga, Gurmana, Bin Yauri, Okolom-Dogondaji and Iperindo areas, all associated with the schist belts of the Northwest and Southwest Nigeria. There are also a number of smaller occurrences beyond these major areas.

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Two broad types of iron ore occur prominently in Nigeria.  They are:

(i) Banded iron formation which occur in folded bands and lenses associated with the Precambrian meta-sedimentary schist belts prominently outcropping in the Western half of the country.  Prominent locations include Tajimi, Itakpe, Ajabanoko, Ochokochoko Toto, Farin Ruwa, Birnin Gwari, Maru, Jamare, Kaura Namoda, Kakun, Isanlu, Roni and Ogbomosho areas.

 

(ii) The Cretaceous sedimentary (oolitic) iron deposits, occur prominently around Agbaja, Kotonkarfi, Nsudde areas in the North Central and South Eastern zones of the country respectively.

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Lead-Zinc occurrences in Nigeria are associated with saline water intrusion in the sedimentary basins or fractured/shear zones in crystalline rocks.  The mineralization is often associated with minor to significant amounts of copper and sliver, occurring in lodes filing and fractures within the sedimentary rocks in the Benue trough as well as in crystalline basement rocks as shown in recent studies by Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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Extensive bituminous seepage and sediments impregnated with tarry oil define a narrow band about 5-8km wide between latitude 60 37'N and 60 48'N, stretching from just East of Ijebu-Ode (Ogun) to the banks of the tributaries of the Siluko River at Ofosu Village in Edo State, an approximate distance of 110km. It is covered by the following Federal Survey sheets 280, 280A, 281, 281A, 282, 283. If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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This publication offers information on the second field visit to Nafada LGA, Gombe State, Nigeria by Mintek for the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development of The Federal Republic of Nigeria published on 31 January 2006.  If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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This publication offers information on the action plan for the Gypsum pilot mining project, Nafada, Gombe State, Nigeria conducted by Mintek for the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development of The Federal Republic of Nigeria published 15 June, 2006.   If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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This publication offers information on the Federal Government of Nigeria's Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Sectoral Environmental and Social Assessment Report published November 2005.  If you would like to read the publication, click here.          

 

                                                                         

 

                                             

 

                                            

 

                        

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This publication offers information on the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007.  If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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This publication offers information on the Nigerian Minerals and Metals policy.  If you would like to read the publication, click here.

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