Nigeria woos global capital as mining week opens with 3,000 participants

Nigeria is seeking to attract fresh domestic and foreign investment into its solid minerals sector as global financiers, mining operators, equipment manufacturers and industry regulators converge on Abuja for the 11th edition of Nigeria Mining Week 2026. The three-day event, scheduled for October 12 to 14, is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants and over 90 sponsors and exhibitors, with a new Critical Minerals Forum expected to focus attention on Nigeria’s potential role in global battery, electric vehicle and magnet supply chains. Organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria in partnership with PwC Nigeria, with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) as transparency partner, the event is themed “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships”. The gathering comes as Nigeria seeks to translate its mineral resources into greater investment, domestic processing, industrial development and employment, amid growing global competition for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Participants include Africa Finance Corporation, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the Development Bank of Namibia, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The three-day event, scheduled for October 12 to 14, is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants and over 90 sponsors and exhibitors, with a new Critical Minerals Forum expected to focus attention on Nigeria’s potential role in global battery, electric vehicle and magnet supply chains. Organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria in partnership with PwC Nigeria, with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) as transparency partner, the event is themed “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships”. The gathering comes as Nigeria seeks to translate its mineral resources into greater investment, domestic processing, industrial development and employment, amid growing global competition for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Participants include Africa Finance Corporation, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the Development Bank of Namibia, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria in partnership with PwC Nigeria, with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) as transparency partner, the event is themed “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships”. The gathering comes as Nigeria seeks to translate its mineral resources into greater investment, domestic processing, industrial development and employment, amid growing global competition for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Participants include Africa Finance Corporation, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the Development Bank of Namibia, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The gathering comes as Nigeria seeks to translate its mineral resources into greater investment, domestic processing, industrial development and employment, amid growing global competition for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Participants include Africa Finance Corporation, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the Development Bank of Namibia, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Participants include Africa Finance Corporation, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the Development Bank of Namibia, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce. Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Other participants include Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE, alongside government agencies, industry associations and mining operators from Nigeria and other African countries. The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nigerian Export-Import Bank, National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and Nigeria Governors’ Forum are also represented. Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, said partnerships among government, investors and operators were necessary to drive the transformation of the sector. “No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

“No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said, adding that the event had been designed to move discussions towards practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors. Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria needed to position itself beyond the extraction and export of raw minerals. “In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

“In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” Azobu said. According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

According to a statement by the organizers, A key feature of this year’s event is the invitation-only Deal Room scheduled for October 14, which will connect mining project owners with financiers, commodity off-takers, advisers and strategic partners through project presentations, investor briefings and one-on-one meetings. A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

A closed-door chief executive officers’ roundtable is also scheduled for October 13, bringing together senior mining operators, financiers and regulators. Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Pre-conference roundtables facilitated by PwC Nigeria will address challenges confronting exploration companies and project developers, including geological data gaps, the bankability of exploration projects and the requirements for preparing investment-ready projects. Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Financiers are also expected to outline the technical and commercial information mining companies must provide before development finance institutions, private equity investors and other capital providers commit funding. The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The programme features seven strategic forums and technical sessions, including the Critical Minerals Forum on October 13, which will examine Nigeria’s position in global battery, magnet and electric vehicle supply chains. The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The Gold Forum on October 14 will focus on the gold value chain, trade and financing, with participation from Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria. The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The Steel Forum will examine opportunities to revitalise integrated steel production, improve iron ore supply and develop industrial minerals, while the Women in Extractive Industries Forum will address technical, operational and leadership opportunities for women in the sector. Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Technical workshops will cover portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and the development of a commercial gold industry. Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Beyond investment discussions, the exhibition will provide mining operators and prospective investors access to equipment manufacturers and service providers, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, Komatsu, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON, among others. Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

Organisers said entry to the exhibition floor would be free for registered visitors on October 13 and 14, offering opportunities to compare equipment, meet suppliers and explore commercial partnerships. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share

The event is expected to bring together stakeholders across the mining value chain, including investors seeking projects, exploration companies pursuing capital, operators seeking strategic partners and government agencies working to develop Nigeria’s solid minerals industry. Share