Nigeria to partner with China on mineral deposits
Nigeria to partner with China on mineral deposits
By Eloyi Matthew
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it will work together with China Railway Investment Group Limited (CRIG) to harness the refined mineral deposits across the country.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, expressed government willingness while receiving the team of CRIG on Saturday, in Abuja.
Adegbite, who made this known in a statement issued by Mrs Etore Thomas, the Director Press of the ministry, said that the ministry would avail CRIG of the opportunities of investing in priority areas.
In his words, “The ministry can avail CRIG the opportunities to invest both on mining and metal sector once there is a genuine expression of interest in the sector that will facilitate the industrialization and prosperity of the nation.”
The minister canvassed for investment in mining and processing of some of the major minerals, such as Gold, Bitumen, Barite, Led, Zinc, cobalt, lithium, coal, and gemstones.
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This, he said, would satisfy and expand both the local and international markets and ensure the GDP growth of the economy.
Nigeria to partner with China on mineral deposits
