The ever increasing deficit in housing supply and the need for he construction of the other important infrastructure would ensure that granite aggregates {chipping} which is a major raw material in the construction industry to be in constant demand. Granite chippings production in Nigeria is very critical […]
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COLUMBITE-TANTALITE {COLTAN} MINING IN NIGERIA; THE OPPORTUNITIES.
Tantalite is among the group of minerals used in the refractory industry, and is characterized by a high melting point and strength at high temperature. These properties make them useful as furnace construction minerals and for application in the aerospace and electronic industries. Despite its high cost, […]
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Solid minerals contributed immensely to the economic development of Nigeria in the pre-independence years. During this period, Nigeria was known for the production of coal as an energy source for electricity, railways and also for export. Nigerian Coal is one of the most bituminous in the world […]
Read more →IRON ORE MINING IN NIGERIA; THE OPPORTUNITIES.
In today’s competitive world, identifying and exploit your areas of comparative advantage is the key to survival. The solid minerals industry holds the greatest potential apart from the Agricultural sector towards the attainment of the vision 20: 2020 which is geared at placing Nigeria amongst the top […]
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