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Mineral Resources

Natural Endowments

Solid Minerals & Geological Wealth

Beyond its renowned agricultural supremacy as the Food Basket of the Nation, Benue State is richly blessed with immense, commercially viable solid mineral deposits. From the extensive limestone formations driving national cement manufacture to high-density barite, coal belts, lead-zinc veins, and ceramic kaolin, the State presents unparalleled opportunities for mining, industrial processing, and public-private investments.

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Cataloged Minerals
23 LGAs
Resource Endowed
Commercial Scale
Cement, Energy & Oilfield
High Yield
Investment Ready
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Precious & Gemstones
Gemstones & Quartz
High-Clarity Tourmaline, Topaz, Beryl, and Smoky Quartz
Found in: Kwande, Ushongo
Geological Details & Uses Details
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Partner with Benue State for Mineral Exploration & Processing

The Benue State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, warmly invites mining conglomerates, industrial processors, and institutional investors to tap into our rich mineral deposits with transparent ease of doing business, investor security, and infrastructure support.

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