Lead Deposits & Mining Locations in Nigeria

Nigeria's significant lead-zinc mineralization occurs mainly in the Benue Trough. Key mines and areas include:

• Abakaliki lead-zinc mine (Ebonyi State)
• Enyigba lead-zinc mine (Ebonyi State)
• Ameka, Ameri, Wanikande – other deposits in the Abakaliki district
• Occurrences also reported in Nassarawa and Cross River states

These deposits are hosted in Cretaceous sedimentary rocks and have been mined intermittently since the colonial era.