Governor Dauda Lawal unveiled a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant, saying it will create 2,000 jobs for the citizens in the state.
The mining plant was established in Boko, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state, and was commissioned by the governor at the weekend.
He described the plant as a drive toward economic rebirth for Zamfara.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris.
Mr Idris quoted the governor as describing the project as the beginning of a new era in the state’s drive toward responsible mining, industrial development and economic diversification.
