In line with the Company’s desire to exploit the abundant mineral resources in the State, it had conducted a reconnaissance survey and obtained mining licenses in respect of some solid mineral deposits. At present, the Company had a total of 15 licenses for quarry and exploration of Dimension stones for tiles making, iron ore, gold, trona ash and kaolin located in Dutse, Birnin Kudu, Roni, Sule Tankarkar, Gwiwa and Gwaram Local Government areas of the State. In a bid to utilize the acquired licenses, the Company entered into an agreement with a Chinese Investor, Messrs. G.C.C Vanguard Nigeria Ltd for the production of tiles using three of its quarry Licenses.
Meanwhile, the Company had made new applications for Exploration Licenses in respect of Copper and Tin Ore in Gwaram Local Government area.