One Decade of Nigeria Mining week: From Progress to Global Relevance

By Extrafemi | Last Updated: December 25, 2025

We celebrate and congratulate Thor Explorations, Kaduna Mining Development Company, VUKA group and Nigeria Mining Week for their achievements in the sector and look forward to celebrating the next decade of greater accomplishments.


Yesterday marked 10 years of Nigeria Mining Week. This was reflected in our presentation, ‘One decade of Nigeria Mining Week: From Progress to Global Relevance,’ where we acknowledged the success of Thor Explorations Ltd "Segilola" Project and how the relentless vision of Segun Lawson put Nigeria on the global mining map.

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Ten years later, Kaduna Mining Development Company Limited led by Engr. Shuaibu Bello MNSE PMP® has successfully launched its first deal room at Nigeria Mining Week, where its flagship JEMAA Resource Project was featured. In addition, a $10 million Mineral Development Fund as well as the availability of over 40 mineral titles for development partnerships were announced.

We celebrate and congratulate Thor Explorations, Kaduna Mining Development Company, VUKA group and Nigeria Mining Week for their achievements in the sector and look forward to celebrating the next decade of greater accomplishments.

Cc Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency - KADIPA Kian Smith Group

Ikoyi, Nigeria

The Kian Smith Group is a 100% Nigerian-owned business focused on minerals development, services, trading company minerals, commodities and marine services. 

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