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Copper Ore Mining in Nigeria: Balancing Export and Local Value-Addition Strategies
Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most promising frontiers for tin, copper, and zinc mining and processing. Once overshadowed by oil and gas, the country’s solid minerals sector is now being rediscovered, and tin, copper, and zinc stand out as minerals with extraordinary economic potential. As global industries transition toward renewable energy, electrification, and
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Manganese Ore Mining in Nigeria: A Quiet Giant Awakening
Tucked away in Nigeria’s northern landscapes, manganese ore mining is gaining momentum as a steady driver of economic resilience. This unassuming metal, crucial for steel production and batteries, is helping the country shift from oil dependency to a more balanced mineral economy. With reserves that could rival global leaders, manganese offers not just export dollars
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Columbite Mining in Nigeria: The Tantalum Key to Tech Independence
Amid Nigeria’s mineral renaissance, columbite, a black, metallic ore rich in tantalum and niobium are emerging as a tech enabler. This mineral, crucial for capacitors in smartphones and jet engines, is helping the country tap into the $10 billion tantalum market. As supply chains seek alternatives to conflict zones, Nigeria’s stable deposits offer a reliable
