FG DISCOVERS MAJOR PLATINUM, LITHIUM, AND RARE METAL DEPOSITS IN KADUNA

The Federal Government has announced the discovery of significant deposits of platinum, lithium, and other rare metals in Kaduna State.

Officials said the findings form part of ongoing mineral exploration efforts aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s economy and boosting the solid minerals sector.

According to authorities, preliminary assessments indicate that the newly identified deposits could attract substantial local and foreign investment into mining and mineral processing.

The government noted that lithium and rare metals are increasingly in global demand due to their use in battery production, renewable energy systems, and advanced technologies.

Experts say the discovery could position Nigeria as a key player in the global critical minerals supply chain if properly developed and regulated.

Authorities have stressed that environmental safeguards and community engagement will be central to any future extraction activities in the affected areas.

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is expected to carry out further geological surveys to determine the full commercial value of the deposits.

Stakeholders have described the development as a potential boost to economic diversification and industrial growth.