Nigeria Uncovers World-class Platinum, Lithium, Rare Earth Deposits In Kaduna

The federal government has announced the discovery of a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing significant deposits of platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed the breakthrough on Wednesday during the opening of the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026) held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Speaking at the summit with the theme,“One Africa, One Resource Vision,” Alake described the discovery as a landmark development that could strengthen Nigeria’s standing in the global critical minerals market.
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