12/07/2026
GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL COMMISSIONS $200 MILLION ZAMFARA LITHIUM MINING PLANT
Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned the $200 million Zamfara Lithium Mining and Processing Plant in Boko Village, Zurmi LGA, describing it as a major step toward industrial growth and economic transformation.
The project, a joint investment by ZAM Mining Company Ltd, Bima Mines Ltd, Jinlide Mining Co. Ltd, and other partners, is aimed at moving Zamfara beyond raw mineral extraction to local processing, value addition, job creation, and skills development.
Governor Lawal said sustainable development depends on efficient and transparent resource management and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to lawful mining, environmental protection, improved security, and creating an enabling environment for credible investors. He also directed the company to prioritize local employment, community development, corporate social responsibility, and skills transfer so that surrounding communities directly benefit from the investment.