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Nigeria is an African country which takes pride in a great supply of solid minerals. The main mineral resources in Nigeria include oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore, tin ore, rare metals (niobium, tantalum). There are also deposits of brown coal, uranium, manganese, tungsten, gold, copper, molybdenum, lead, and zinc, mining chemical raw materials etc

Coal

This is one of the most essential and important solid minerals in Nigeria. Deposits of coal in Nigeria are most widely developed in the Benue region. The largest basin Enugu has an area of 20.000 km2. The most significant deposits are in Ogboyaga (reserves 112.8 million tons), Enugu (95.1 million tons), Okaba (77.2 million tons) and Orukpa (57.9 million tons). It is used as household, energy fuel, raw material for the metallurgical and chemical industry.

Bismuth

This solid mineral can be found in Kaduna state. Bismuth mineral resources in Nigeria are used to fix workpieces made from uranium, tungsten and their alloys and other materials that are difficult to be processed by metal cutting machines.

Bentonite

You can go and look for this mineral in Borno and Edo states. Its sphere of usage includes processing of oil products and as decor, in various industries. Whats more, it also acts as a substance which maintains food in good condition, so it is actively used in the food industry

Columbite This mineral is mainly spread in such states as Bauchi, Cross-River, Kaduna, Kwara, Nassarawa, and Plateau. Many people tend to use it as natural remedy or even during black magic rituals. Though, such mineral shouldnt be used by women as a kind of a decoration or gem, it is suitable only for men.

Diatomite

You can come across this mineral resource in Yobe state. As for its sphere of application, it is usually more useful in the food industry as a means of filtration of drinks. In addition, it is used as a filter for various chemicals and paints

Feldspar

Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Ogun, Zamfara these are places where it lies. Its area of application includes ceramics and glass industry. Whats more, it can be used in gold industry as a means of fake gems

Cassaterite

Cassaterite deposits are in Bauchi, Cross-River, Kano, Kwara, Nassarawa, and Plateau. This is a raw material for the production of tin ore.

Fluorite

Only 3 states can provide you with a great supply of this mineral Bauchi, Ebonyi, and Plateau. Main application pottery, ceramics, toothpaste production, production of electric details, and optical industry.

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