Analysis of Geographical and Resource Distribution

State: Plateau

  • LGA: Barkin Ladi
  • Nearest Town: Barkin Ladi
  • Localities: Ropp
  • Area: 14 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 70
  •  Commodity Type
  • Cassiterite

    Information:
    Barkin Ladi is an LGA in Plateau State, and the locality of Ropp is a known site for cassiterite, an important tin ore. The area spans 14 km², making it a relatively modest mining site. Plateau State is historically known for tin mining, and this site continues to contribute to the state’s mining industry.

State: Bauchi

  • LGA: Tafawa Balewa
  • Nearest Town: Lere
  • Localities: Wadi, Sara
  • Area: 26 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 130
  • Commodity Type:
  • Cassiterite

    Information:
    This site in Bauchi’s Tafawa Balewa LGA covers 26 km² and is also rich in cassiterite, an important resource for tin extraction. The localities of Wadi and Sara contribute to Bauchi’s growing mining sector, with cassiterite remaining a key economic driver for the region.

State: Nasarawa

  • LGA: Karu
  • Nearest Town: Gurku/Kabusu
  •  Localities: Gidan Rago, Kujupi
  • Area: 17.6 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 88
  • Commodity Type: Cassiterite

Information:
Located in Nasarawa’s Karu LGA, this 17.6 km² site is rich in cassiterite. The region is strategically positioned close to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which could aid in the logistics and transport of mined cassiterite. Gidan Rago and Kujupi are key localities for mining activities in this area.

State: Nasarawa

  • LGA: Karu
  • Nearest Town: Gitata
  • Localities: Gidan Biri
    Area: 18.2 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 91
  • Commodity Type: Cassiterite

    Information:
    This second site in Karu LGA, Nasarawa, spans 18.2 km² and continues the focus on cassiterite mining, with Gidan Biri serving as the key locality. The proximity to key transport hubs and markets in Nasarawa and the FCT region enhances the potential for efficient resource extraction and distribution.

State: Ekiti/Osun (Cross-State Region)

  • LGAs: Ijero, Moba (Ekiti), Ifedayo (Osun)
  • Nearest Town: Aworo/Oke Ila
  • Localities: Oke-Ila Orangun (Osun), Ikoro Ward (Ekiti)
  • Area: 36 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 180
  • Commodity Type: Lithium

    Information:
    This site spans both Ekiti and Osun states, covering a large area of 36 km², with a focus on lithium mining. The localities of Oke-Ila Orangun (Osun) and Ikoro Ward (Ekiti) are important for the exploration of lithium, a critical element in renewable energy technologies, particularly for batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

State: Kwara

  • LGAs: Patigi, Mokwa
  • Nearest Town: Lade
  •  Localities: Lahagi
  •  Area: 30 Km²
  •  Cadastral Unit: 150
  •  Commodity Type: Lithium

    Information:
    Located in Kwara State, this 30 km² site in Patigi and Mokwa LGAs is rich in lithium. The locality of Lahagi is significant for lithium mining, positioning Kwara State as a growing hub for this increasingly important resource in the renewable energy sector. With the global push towards clean energy, this site could play a crucial role in lithium supply chains.

State: Kwara

  • LGAs: Edu, Ifelodun
  •  Nearest Town: Ile-Ire
  • Localities: Akilla
  • Area: 40 Km²
  • Cadastral Unit: 200
  • Commodity Type: Lithium

    Information:
    This second lithium-rich site in Kwara State covers a larger area of 40 km². The localities of Ile-Ire and Akilla are key to lithium mining efforts, further emphasizing Kwara’s potential as a leader in lithium production. With 200 cadastral units, the region has a well-structured land ownership system, facilitating future mining operations.

State: Kogi

• LGAs: Ankpa, Olamaboro
• Nearest Town: Olamaboro
• Localities: Akodo
• Area: 19.2 Km²
• Cadastral Unit: 96
• Commodity Type: Coal

Information:
This coal-rich site in Kogi’s Ankpa and Olamaboro LGAs covers 19.2 km², with Akodo being the primary locality. Coal remains a significant source of energy in Nigeria, and this site could support both domestic and export markets. Kogi is known for its extensive mineral resources, and coal mining here can contribute to the state’s industrial growth.

State: Kogi

• LGAs: Adavi, Okene
• Nearest Town: Ososo (Edo State)
• Localities: Ososo Hill (Edo State)
• Area: 7.2 Km²
• Cadastral Unit: 36
• Commodity Type: Gold

Information:
This final site, located in Kogi’s Adavi and Okene LGAs, covers 7.2 km² and is focused on gold mining. Ososo Hill, located in Edo State but connected to Kogi through this mining site, holds significant gold deposits. Gold mining is a vital economic activity, and this site’s proximity to both Kogi and Edo states could lead to cooperative mining efforts and shared economic benefits.

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