Nigeria's Zamfara State Unveils $200M Lithium Processing Plant to Drive Industrial Growth: Statement
23:33 12.07.2026 (Updated: 23:44 12.07.2026)
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Nigeria's Zamfara State Unveils $200M Lithium Processing Plant to Drive Industrial Growth: Statement
The facility marks a strategic shift from raw mineral extraction to local processing and value addition, the government of Zamfara State said in statement.
Highlighting lithium's critical role in the global renewable energy and electric vehicle markets, Governor Dauda Lawal stated the project will drive industrial growth and job creation.
The operators must prioritize local employment, skills transfer, community development, and strict environmental protection, Lawal noted.
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