WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has announced that the state government is in discussions with Atlantic Mining Techniques Limited regarding the establishment of a $300 million investment in the state’s solid minerals industry. He disclosed this in a statement on Saturday via his X page. According to him, the deal would unlock the vast mining potential of Kaduna State, thereby boosting the state’s economy. He said, “I had the pleasure of hosting a strategic engagement meeting with Mr. Colin Ikin, Managing Director of Atlantic Mining Techniques Limited. “Our discussions centered on unlocking the vast potential of Kaduna State’s mining sector, with particular focus on the establishment of a $300 million investment in our solid minerals industry.” “It represents a major step toward value addition, job creation, and economic diversification. “Kaduna State remains open and welcoming to both local and international investors. “Our comprehensive suite of investment-friendly incentives-combined with our unwavering commitment to security and ease of doing business-positions Kaduna as a prime destination for sustainable investments,” he added. Nigeria has deposits of about 44 solid minerals, and illegal mining is rife in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, and several other states in Nigeria’s Northwest region. In 2025, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced that in Q1 2025, the federal government collected N6,957,826,200 in mining fees across Nigeria. He assured that with collaboration across the board, a resilient and competitive mining sector for Nigeria is underway at both the federal and subnational levels.
Governor Uba Sani targets $300 million solid minerals investment in Kaduna
