The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has disclosed that the country’s production of gold, limestone, and bitumen is on the rise, contributing to economic growth and creating new jobs across the nation.
The National President of MAN, Dele Ayankale, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a press briefing to inaugurate the 10th edition of Nigeria Mining Week, scheduled to hold from October 15 to 17.
The 2025 edition, themed “Mining from Progress to Global Relevance,” is being organised by MAN in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and VUKA Group.
Ayankale attributed the improved output in the sector to policy reforms and innovations generated from previous editions of the annual conference.
He explained that the mining week had, over the past nine years, shaped conversations around Nigeria’s solid minerals industry, encouraged the adoption of modern technologies, and introduced global best practices.
“This conference has become a platform for fostering ideas that drive sectoral development. Mining companies are now embracing sustainable practices to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental damage, and strengthen community engagement,” Ayankale said.
He stressed that the 10th edition would deepen collaboration among government, investors, operators, and civil society while opening new windows for investment and innovation.
According to him, the event will also promote artisanal and small-scale mining, safety standards, and compliance with international regulations.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Faruk Yabo, said the Federal Government was committed to positioning Nigeria as Africa’s mining hub, boasting over 44 distinct mineral resources.
Alake said the upcoming forum would bring together policymakers, financiers, miners, technology providers, and development partners to evaluate the sector’s growth in the past decade and chart a new course for the future.
Event Director at VUKA Group, Samukelo Madlabane, said the conference would feature fresh segments, including a Steel Forum, Women in Extractive Industries Forum, and a dedicated Gold and West Africa Forum.
He added that a Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) deal room would be introduced to facilitate investment agreements.
He further disclosed that over 3,500 participants from more than 20 countries are expected, including 2,300 mining professionals, 180 operators, and 137 industry experts.
Madlabane said the event would not only spotlight mining but also unlock opportunities in power, steel, and infrastructure.
The Nigeria Mining Week has become a flagship platform for policy direction, investment deals, and cross-border collaboration in West Africa’s mining sector.
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