Investor Road Map of Solid Mineral Resources
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MINING OF SOLID MINERALS IN NIGER STATE INVESTOR ROAD MAP OF SOLID MINERAL RESOURCES In Niger State, the geological location endows it with mineral resources. The state boasts of commercial quantity of large mineral deposit like gold, talc, kaolin, tantalite, granite, marble, copper and lead. Considering the importance of this sector, the State Government established Mineral of Mining and Solid minerals for effective and efficient exploration of these resources. The State is open to partnership in areas of exploration and processing. According to officials of the ministry of Mining and Mineral Resources, there is no L.G.A in the state that does not have one or more deposits of solid minerals. Below is a tabular presentation of the solid minerals deposits in the state: S/N Mineral Location Remarks Type/Quality 1 Gold (22-24 Available in all LGAs Exploration in locations in Minna, carrat) Kontagora, Rafi, Paikoro, Magama, Shiroro, Gurara LGAs 2 Talc (Si02 Rafi (Kamunu), Shiroro Kamunu deposit has been acquired by 63.5%)-41 (Yarada-Erena) & Ontagora Kagara Talc processing &Crystal Talc million (Tungan Bako) Ltd Kaduna metric stons Lgas 3 Kyanite Rafi LGA (Assaya, Masuku & 63,600 million tons in Assaya, 13.1MT Guda Hills, Maguda), Shiroro in Masuku hill, 20.203MT in Guda hill, LGA(Agolo &Kuta) 145.24MT in Maguga. For Agolo & Kuta the volumes are known yet. Apart from Assaya, exploration has not commenced in all the locations 4 Kaolin Lavun (Wani SW, Jipan, Patigi 585,000 Tons In Gubaji, 760,500 Tons & Patijuko Hill), Gbako In Patigi 4,732,000 tons.No (Edozhigi &Gubaji), Mokwa Development Or Exploration work has (Kupaki). Commenced 5 Ball clays Edati Shugbu West Of Batati, 68250MT in Shugbu West, 2,925, 00MT Gbako (Lemu), Suleja (Abuchi), In Abuchi, 89,375MT. Deposits have Minna (Kuyi), Agaie (Nami), been tested and shown to be good for Paikoro (Pago) burnt Bricks production. 6 Graphite Rafi (Kugu Keribe & 1.1Mt In Kugu, 3.3mtin Keribe. Apopogo),Minna(Beni) No development Or exploration work has commenced. 7 Feldspar Shiroro( Shiroro Dam), Mineral In Large Commercial Deposits. Kontagora (Beri), Borgu (Kuble) 8 Mable Paikoro (Kwakuti) 2.5MT In Kwakuti 9 Manganese Shiroro (Budwi-Allawa, Mineral In Large Commercial Deposits. Masaka-Allaw, Ayaba- Dagwashi), Munya (Guni) 10 Dolomite Gurara (Takalafiya) 4MT In Takalafiya 11 Mica Shiroro (Allawa, Tambaji), Mineral In Large Commercial Deposits. Munya (Guni) No development Or exploration work has Commenced 12 Lead & Suleja (Baba-Tsauni), Gurara 16.8MT Of Galena & 1.8MT Of Malaga Copper (Izom) Preliminary Investigation has been done.No Exploration yet. 13 Quartzite Rijau (Dukku Road) Gurara Large Deposits & suitable for Glass and (Paikoro-Gurara Boundary) Preliminary Investigation done 14 Abbestors Kontagora (River Kawo) More work need to be carried out 15 Iron ore high Kontagora (Mahoro), Rijau Large Scale High Grade Deposits quality) (Erini), Magama (Agido and abound. Small Scale Smelters are Majaba), Mariga (Kasuwan exploring. Ango) 16 Silica sand Gbako (Wuya Suman, Baggi & Deposits In Gbako LGA Contain 86-90 Nupeko), Katcha (Badeggi, and suitable for Glass making while Tsauchita & Kasanagi) Deposits Katcha LGA require decolorizing 17 granite Rafi (Tegina/Kagara, Quarrying by Road Construction Makangara & Kusherki Series, Company commercial quarrying is Madaka, Ushema) Kontagora minimal (Dutshe Series) 18 Beryle Kontagora, Bangi, Pandogari & Light Blue Honey Sarkin Pawa 19 Amethyst Kontagora, Rijau, Bangi Pink Coloured 20 Tourmaline Rafi (Kagara), Munya (Sarkin Exist In Black, Pink & Yellow variants Pawa) Edati (Kwale), Mariga (Shadadi) 21 Topaz Minna, Suleja Colourless & Milky 22 Quartz New Bussa, Rijau, Minna Colourless Crystal 23 Smortzy Pandogari Smortzy Crystals quarts 24 Wolframite Shiroro (Zumba) Exploration has not commenced 25 Tantalite Mariga (Jankwana), Shiroro Small Scale & Artisanal Mining are (Zumba), Borgu (Wawa) taken which needs to be curtailed for maximum benefits 26 Hydro Muregi (Mokwa), Bida Basin Geo-Physical Survey has been carbon (oil & completed, Results show large gas) commercial Deposits of hydrocarbon of much higher uality than Niger Delta. As opposed to Oil/Gas Ratio of 60:40 in Niger Delta, Bida Basin Showed 70:30 ratio OTHER INFORMATION FOR INVESTOR IN THE SOLID MINERALS SECTOR MINING RELATED TAXES/LEVIES/FEES Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Directors Fees Business Premises Levy Development Levy Surface Rent Environmental Compliance Fee Ground Rent (FG) Mining Lease Fee (FG) Company Income Tax Education Tax Vat MINING LAWS AND REGULATIONS Mining is on the exclusive list of the Nigerian constitution, hence it is only the National Assembly that legislates for the mining industry. The principal implementers of mining laws are the Federal Ministry of Mines & Steel Development (FMMSD) and its departments and organs. There are also professional Bodies & Associations that regulate the industry and ensure compliance. The FMMSD is responsible for the issuance of Mining lease, Quarry lease and other exploration permits and licenses. The Ministry of Petroleum through the DPR is also responsible for issuance of Oil prospecting License. Federal Government agencies with offices in the State that facilitates investment into the solid minerals sector are: 1. The Federal Ministry of Mining & Steel Development. 2. National Environmental Standards Regulation & Enforcement Agency (NESREA) MDAs that potential investors in solid minerals sector in Niger State must relate with are: 1. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for Registration, Facilitation & Guidance. 2. The Ministry of Mines & Steel Development for Information & Technical Assistance. 3. Ministry of Environment for Environmental Impact Assessment Registration and any other environmental issues through NISEPA and the OSIC. The State Government can only create enabling environment and collect fees levies towards assisting in developing the communities and the State. The principal current legislation for the mining industry is the Mineral & Mining 2011 as amended. CONSTRUCTION SECTOR The location of Niger State in Central Nigeria and its proximity to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory has made it a nerve centre for construction activities. The creation of the State coincided with the creation of a new capital territory Abuja. These two major developments brought to a sharp rise in construction activities and other activities in the construction value- chair. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE CAN BE GROUPED UNDER THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS: 1. Housing Development 2. Road Construction 3. Infrastructural Development like Drainages, Dams, Bridges, Electricity Installations. 4. Water Resources Development (See table in Annex 8) 5. Tourism Development. 6. Construction of Government offices and administrative structures 7. Manufacturing & Fabrication of construction materials and components. 8. Sales of Construction materials HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: The need for housing in the state has been on the rise state creation. This is due largely to the rural-urban drift. The State has remained attracting middle and low income earners who work in the Federal Capital City but cannot accommodate. Most of these income earners live in towns of Suleja,Madalla,Sabon Wuse, Diko,Garam etc.Considering their proximity to their places of work. Niger State Government in order to take advantage of its proximity to Abuja has designed and commences the provision of infrastructure under a PPP arrangement at Garam, Suleja and Diko encourage rapid and orderly development of the area. STATE MDAS THAT INVESTORS NEEDS TO DEAL WITH INCLUDE: . Ministry of Land and Housing . Ministry of Commerce and Investment . Ministry of Justice. .