Nigeria's Mineral Exploration Company

AJGEM

Applied Geophysics & Mineral Exploration

A licensed mineral exploration and mining company operating across seven Nigerian states — from lithium and columbite in the critical mineral belts to active lead, zinc, and barite production. Backed by expert geoscience and a growing portfolio of verified assets.

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Our Business

What We Do

Mineral Exploration

We hold active exploration licenses across Nigeria's most productive geological corridors, targeting critical, precious, and industrial minerals using advanced geophysical methods.

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Mining & Production

From active mining licenses to a fully operational processing plant in Jos, AJGEM moves minerals from ground to market. Our Cross River operation has delivered verified commercial output.

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Mineral Trading

We facilitate the ethical sourcing and export of verified Nigerian minerals for industrial buyers, processors, and international traders — with full documentation and compliance.

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Geoscience Services

Our technical team provides geophysical surveys, GIS analysis, remote sensing, and environmental assessments for exploration clients and mining companies across Nigeria.

Our Expertise

States of Operation

Active Licenses

Target Minerals

Years Experience

Our Portfolio

Active Operations

AJGEM holds a growing portfolio of exploration and mining licenses across Nigeria's key mineral belts. Here is a snapshot of our footprint.

Kwara State

Exploration License

LithiumBerylMicaTantalite

Critical mineral corridor targeting battery and tech minerals. Two mining license applications in progress.

Jos, Plateau State

Processing Plant

MonaziteTinColumbiteZircon

Operational processing facility with multi-mineral land holding in Nigeria's historic tin belt.

Cross River State

Mining License · Producing

LeadZincBarite

Our most advanced asset with verified commercial production and identified scale-up potential.

Kogi State

Mining License

Industrial Minerals

Active mining license in a mineral-rich state with strong infrastructure and regulatory framework.

Ekiti & Ondo States

Exploration Licenses

Critical Minerals

Active exploration licenses in Southwest Nigeria targeting emerging mineralised zones.

Nasarawa State

Exploration License

Iron

Iron mineralisation target in the central Nigeria basement complex with geophysical survey support.

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Why Partner With Us

The AJGEM Advantage

Licensed & Compliant

All assets operate under valid Nigerian Mining Act licenses — exploration, mining, and processing certifications in place.

Proven Production

Our Cross River operation has achieved verified commercial mineral output, demonstrating real execution capability.

Critical Mineral Focus

Our portfolio is weighted towards lithium, columbite, tantalite, and monazite — minerals at the centre of global energy transition demand.

Expert Geoscience

Led by a geophysicist with an M.Sc. from Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and 8+ years of Nigeria field experience.

Partnership Ready

We welcome investors, off-take buyers, and joint venture partners. Detailed data available to qualified parties under NDA.

ESG Commitment

Every operation is guided by environmental responsibility, community engagement, and sustainable extraction practices.