Nigeria intends to use the continent’s premier mining event, the 2025 African Mining Week (AMW), taking place in Cape Town, South Africa from October 1 to 3 to showcase the country’s mining prospects.
The programme, themed From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth, will have several stakeholders in the mining sector across the globe in attendance.
The organisers said it has already put in place a dedicated session on Nigeria to allow the government showcase current projects and opportunities, reinforcing its position as an emerging mining hub.
AMW 2025 will provide an ideal platform for Nigeria to showcase its progress and engage investors to secure its role in Africa’s mining future.
The event will not only highlight key projects, but also foster dialogue on policy, infrastructure and partnerships needed to unlock the sector’s full potential.
With growing international interest, Nigeria is poised to position itself as a leading destination for sustainable mineral development.
The country’s mineral resources include 42.5 billion tons of probable bitumen (sixth-largest globally), 10.6 billion tons of limestone, 2.75 billion tons of coal, over 3 billion tons of iron ore and 21.4 metric tons of gold – offering significant investor opportunities.
Together, these resources position Nigeria as a potential mining powerhouse capable of driving industrialization, creating jobs and delivering long-term economic growth.
Recall that in April 2025, Nigeria signed a cooperation agreement with South Africa – the continent’s leading mining nation – to promote investment, technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This partnership is expected to accelerate Nigeria’s mining growth by drawing on South Africa’s expertise and mature sector.
On the ground, Titan Minerals Limited is leading exploration for phosphate in Sokoto, bitumen in Edo and Ondo and gold along the Schist Belt, while seeking partners to advance new gold, base metals and PGM deposits toward feasibility.
Meanwhile, Thor Explorations launched underground drilling at its Segilola Gold Mine – Nigeria’s first industrial gold operation – aiming to scale production to 85,000–95,000 ounces in 2025.
Additionally, Nigeria resumed gold, lithium and copper exploration in Zamfara in early 2025, underscoring its drive to attract fresh investment.