Kaduna State has taken a giant leap toward becoming a regional hub for responsible mining after Governor Uba Sani received a formal investment proposal from Precious Metals Tswane (PMT), one of South Africa’s foremost precious metals refineries, during the G20 Summit.
The proposal, presented on the sidelines of the summit, commits PMT to partner with the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) to establish a world-class gold aggregation and processing centre in the state.
The multi-million-dollar project will focus on technology transfer, large-scale training and formalisation of artisanal miners, and the implementation of a fully ESG-compliant (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mining and refining model.
Speaking shortly after receiving the proposal, Governor Sani declared: “Kaduna remains firmly open to credible investors who bring technical expertise, responsible practices, and a commitment to long-term value creation for our people.”
Once operational, the facility is expected to provide thousands of local artisanal miners with access to fair pricing, safe working conditions, and structured market channels while positioning Kaduna as West Africa’s emerging centre for sustainable precious metals processing.
The Kaduna State Government says detailed feasibility studies and final agreements will be concluded in the coming weeks, with construction targeted to begin in 2026.
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