Nigeria establishing plants to refine gold, other minerals – Official

Nigeria has begun the process of refining gold, gemstones and other mineral resources in the six geo-political regions of Nigeria.

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said this when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja.

According to him, adding value to the country’s mineral resources will go a long way in creating jobs and wealth for Nigerians.