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The mineral sector
The mineral sector encompasses a wide range of activities related to the exploration, extraction, processing, and export of solid minerals. These minerals are crucial for Nigeria’s economic development, offering a potential source of revenue, employment, and industrial growth.
Our Objectives
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Promote Professional Development
Provide training, capacity-building, and networking opportunities for our members.
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Advocate for Sector Growth
Advocate for policies and practices that support the growth and development of the minerals, energy, and maritime sectors.
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Foster Collaboration
Facilitate collaboration among professionals, industries, and stakeholders to drive innovation and socio-economic development.
Key Areas
Types of Minerals
Nigeria is rich in various minerals, including energy minerals like coal and lithium, metallic minerals like gold and lead-zinc, and industrial minerals like limestone and barite, clay etc
Mining and Quarrying
The sector looks at the extraction of these minerals from the earth, often through mining and quarrying activities.
Processing and Refining
Extracted minerals can be processed and refined into finished products, creating a larger market both domestically and internationally.
Export Earnings
Nigeria can increase its foreign exchange earnings by exporting crude/raw, processed, and refined minerals.
Employment Opportunities
The development of the solid mineral sector can create employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled labor, particularly in host communities.
Industrial Growth
Solid minerals can serve as raw materials for industries, promoting industrialization and contributing to the nation's GDP.
Economic Diversification
Developing the mineral sector can help Nigeria diversify its economy, reducing dependence on oil revenue and mitigating the risks associated with oil price fluctuations
Our Accomplishments
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Operating responsibly
We are governed by our sustainability practices and maintain our social license to operate by supporting the wellbeing of our people, protecting our environment and making positive contributions to the communities where we operate.
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Operating ethically
100% of suppliers screened for modern slavery risk
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Corporate governance framework
Providing structure, oversight and accountability in our long-term management and decision-making processes
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Managing environmental impact
We are committed to ensuring our operations avoid unacceptable environmental impacts
