# Nigeria announced a major new critical minerals deposit containing lithium, gold, copper, nickel, platinum group metals and rare earth elements was discovered in the northwestern province of Kaduna. It was announced at the African Natural Resources and Energy investment summit in Abuja, where officials said it could become one of the country’s most significant mining developments in years. Demand for lithium and other battery metals has surged globally as governments and manufacturers seek supplies for electric vehicles, energy storage systems and renewable energy infrastructure.
Nigeria announces major lithium and critical minerals discovery