Mining professional examining a gold and lithium rock sample at a Nigerian exploration site

Gold & Lithium Exploration · Minerals Trading · Nigeria

Unlocking Nigeria's Gold Potential Through Responsible Mining

Better Mining Nig. Ltd. is a Nigerian mining company focused on gold & lithium exploration, sustainable extraction, minerals trading and community-driven development initiatives across strategic mineral regions.

105

Cadastre Units

28 km²

Licensed Area

100%

Nigerian Owned

Who We Are

A Nigerian mining and minerals company built for responsible resource development

Better Mining Nig. Ltd. was established to support responsible resource development, investment partnerships and sustainable industry growth. We combine field-proven geological work with disciplined governance, delivering projects that meet regulatory, environmental and investor expectations.

Gold & Lithium Exploration

Systematic prospecting and geological targeting for gold and lithium across licensed Nigerian mineral belts.

Mining Development

Pit design, site development and staged production build-out.

Minerals Trading

Traceable sourcing, aggregation and offtake of gold and industrial minerals.

Mining Consultancy

Technical, regulatory and commercial advisory for operators and investors.

Community Partnerships

Shared-value agreements with host communities and artisanal miners.

Gold ore and nuggets held in a geologist's gloved hands

Est. Operations

Cross River

Primary licensed gold project in Eastern Boki, with further prospecting areas under review.

Direction

Vision & Mission

Our long-term mandate is to strengthen Nigeria's extractive industry through collaboration, safety and shared value.

Vision

Drive sustainability initiatives for small-scale mining and strengthen Nigeria's extractive industry through stakeholder collaboration and shared-value development.

Mission

Develop the mining sector through exploration, exploitation, minerals processing, safer mining practices and social responsibility.

Operations

Disciplined execution across the mining value chain

Geologists conducting a field survey with GPS equipment
01

Gold & Lithium Exploration

Geochemical sampling, trenching and target definition for gold and lithium across licensed blocks.

02

Mineral Resource Development

Grade estimation, resource modelling and sustainable extraction planning to international reporting practice.

03

Mining Development

Phased site development, pit sequencing and processing infrastructure.

04

Minerals Trading

Transparent gold and mineral offtake with verified chain of custody.

05

Regulatory Compliance

Cadastre, environmental and health & safety obligations fully maintained.

06

Community Engagement

Structured consultation, grievance handling and local participation.

Mining Assets

A licensed gold project in Cross River State

Our flagship holding sits within a prospective greenstone corridor in Eastern Boki, with access corridors, water resources and an established host community.

Aerial survey view of forested terrain in Cross River State

Concession Outline

Bashu · Eastern Boki · Cross River State

Location

Bashu Community, Eastern Boki

Cross River State, Nigeria

Mining Asset

105 Cadastre Units

Granted and in good standing

Area Coverage

≈ 28 km²

Approximately twenty-eight square kilometres

Potential Expansion

Under Review

Additional prospecting areas

Rehabilitated mine land with new vegetation at sunrise

Sustainability

Mining that leaves land, people and institutions stronger

Sustainability is embedded in how we plan, permit and operate — not appended afterwards. Our programmes target measurable environmental and social outcomes alongside production.

Environmental Responsibility

Progressive rehabilitation, water management and controlled site footprints.

Community Development

Infrastructure, health and education support in host communities.

Local Economic Growth

Local procurement, supplier development and value retention in-country.

Responsible Mining Practices

Mercury-free processing pathways and lawful mineral sourcing.

Safer Mining Operations

Safety training, PPE provision and structured incident reporting.

ESG Alignment

Governance and disclosure aligned to recognised ESG frameworks.

Investment

Partnership opportunities across exploration, production and trade

We work with institutional partners, operators and offtakers seeking disciplined exposure to Nigerian gold and industrial minerals.

Mining Partnerships

Operator partnerships on licensed and pipeline concessions.

Joint Ventures

Structured JV participation with defined earn-in milestones.

Exploration Projects

Funding of drill-ready targets and resource definition programmes.

Mineral Trading

Offtake and supply agreements for gold and industrial minerals.

Consulting Engagements

Technical and regulatory advisory for entrants into Nigerian mining.

Strategic Resource Development

Long-horizon development of processing and logistics capacity.

105

Cadastre Units Held

28 km²

Current Licensed Area

6+

Exploration Targets Mapped

300

Direct & Indirect Jobs Supported

Indicative figures for illustration. Verified project data available under NDA to qualified partners.

Gold Traders

Gold Trading Presence Across Nigeria

Better Mining actively engages with stakeholders, traders, mining operators and mineral value-chain participants across key gold-producing regions of Nigeria. Our network spans major trading hubs and active mining locations, strengthening responsible mineral commerce and industry collaboration.

Trading Network Coverage

Our trading relationships extend across multiple mining jurisdictions, enabling access to mineral markets, responsible sourcing opportunities and strategic industry partnerships.

Regional Presence

Through partnerships, field engagements and market participation, Better Mining maintains visibility across Nigeria's emerging gold-producing regions.

Responsible Trade

We support transparent mineral trade, sustainable resource development and industry growth through collaboration with mining communities, operators and stakeholders.

Niger State

Trading hub

Zamfara State

5 Mining Sites

Sokoto State

Trading hub

Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Commercial centre

Cross River State

Flagship project

Kano State

Trading hub

Kwara State

Market presence

Kaduna State

Market presence

Benue State

2 Mining Sites

Ondo State

Market presence

Kebbi State

Market presence

Osun State

Market presence

Kogi State

Market presence

Adamawa State

Market presence

Bauchi State

Market presence

Nasarawa State

Market presence

16+

Trading Locations

5

Active Sites in Zamfara

2

Active Sites in Benue

Nationwide

Market Reach

Mining excavator loading a haul truck at dusk

Equipment & Facilities

Field-ready fleet and on-site technical capability

Our operating base combines earthmoving capacity with gravity processing and in-house assay capability, keeping turnaround short and verification independent.

Excavators

Overburden removal and bulk earthworks.

Water Pumps

Dewatering and process water supply.

Gold Concentrators

Gravity recovery of free-milling gold.

Field Equipment

Drills, generators and site support kit.

Dump Trucks

Ore and waste haulage across the pit.

Utility Vehicles

Site mobility and logistics support.

Assay Tools

On-site sampling and fire-assay preparation.

Laboratory Equipment

Grade verification and QA/QC testing.

Community Impact

Shared value with the communities that host us

Mining is a long-term relationship. We invest in employment, training and local enterprise so that the benefits of resource development stay in the region.

Nigerian mine workers and community members on site

Employment Creation

Priority hiring and skills pathways for host-community residents.

Artisanal Mining Support

Formalisation support, safer methods and fair market access.

Community Engagement

Ongoing dialogue with traditional leadership and stakeholders.

Training & Capacity Building

Technical, safety and enterprise training programmes.

Regional Development

Roads, water and power improvements around our operations.

Local Content Participation

Nigerian suppliers and contractors embedded in our supply chain.

Contact

Speak with our corporate team

Partnership, offtake, consultancy and media enquiries are handled directly by our corporate office.

Phone

+234 813 338 7335

Email

info@bettermining.ng

Office

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria · Site office: Bashu, Eastern Boki, Cross River State