By Gabriel Ewepu
ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced major mineral exploration breakthroughs in Kaduna State, revealing the discovery of significant deposits of platinum, gold, nickel, copper, lithium, rare earth elements and other strategic minerals.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026) in Abuja, themed “One Africa, One Resource Vision.”
According to Alake, recent exploration activities conducted and verified by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency have identified a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, positioning Nigeria as an emerging destination for strategic mineral resources and sustainable mining investments.
“Recent exploration breakthroughs verified by our National Nigerian Geological Survey have unveiled a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, notable for significant deposits of platinum, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements with exceptionally high grades,” he said.
