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Lead-Zinc
Metal • lead_zinc • 1 deposit(s)
Estimated 10 million tonnes across 8 states. Major deposits in Benue Trough and Cross River. Used in batteries, galvanizing, alloys.
Benue Trough Lead-Zinc Deposits
Ebonyi, Benue, Cross River, Nasarawa, Taraba, Plateau
exploration
Security:2/5Regulatory:3/5Environmental:3/5
Indicated⚠5.00M tonne(in-place)
📊Data Quality
Quality Tier:indicated
Confidence:60%
As of:2023-06-30
✓No data quality warnings
Sources
- Lead-Zinc Mineralization in Nigeria
Nigerian High Commission Ottawa, 2023 - Geology of the Benue Trough
NGSA, 2022
Base Case
Basis: in-place (applied)
= 25.0%
Gross Value
$6.88BmodeledState Value
$1.72BmodeledNotes: Proven reserves in three east-central prospects.
Inferred⚠5.00M tonne(in-place)
📊Data Quality
Quality Tier:inferred
Confidence:40%
As of:2023-06-30
Warnings
⚠️Inferred estimate with low geological certainty. Confidence capped at 60%.
⚠️Low effective confidence: 40%
Sources
- Nigeria Solid Minerals Overview
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, 2023
Base Case
Basis: in-place (applied)
= 25.0%
Gross Value
$5.63BmodeledState Value
$1.41BmodeledNotes: Additional inferred across 8 states.