Kaduna State is set to deepen its footprint in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector following a landmark investment proposal secured at the ongoing G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Governor Uba Sani, who is attending the summit, received a formal proposal from Precious Metals Tswane (PMT), one of South Africa’s foremost precious metals refineries, to establish a state-of-the-art aggregation and processing centre in Kaduna State.
The project will be executed in partnership with the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC).
The proposal, presented on the sidelines of the summit, outlines a comprehensive plan covering technology transfer, capacity building for artisanal miners and the adoption of a sustainable, ESG-compliant mining framework.
PMT is expected to deploy advanced processing systems that meet global environmental and governance standards.
Governor Sani welcomed the development, describing it as a major step toward unlocking Kaduna’s mineral potential and improving value creation in the sector.
“Kaduna remains firmly open to credible investors who bring technical expertise, responsible practices, and a commitment to long-term value creation for our people,” he said.
