Unlocking Africa's
Minerals Wealth
Connecting international mining expertise and capital with Africa's vast untapped solid mineral resources through strategic partnerships.
Africa's Mining Opportunity
Rich, largely untapped resources presenting exceptional opportunities for investors with capital, expertise, and international market access
Precious Metals
Gold
Significant deposits in Northern Nigeria
Silver
Associated with other mineral deposits
Gemstones
Sapphires, emeralds, tourmaline
Base Metals
Lead & Zinc
Large proven reserves
Iron Ore
Extensive deposits
Tin & Columbite
Historical mining areas
Industrial Minerals
Limestone
Cement and construction
Marble & Granite
Construction and export
Coal & Barites
Energy and oil drilling
Our Mining Services
Exploration & Feasibility
Geological Assessment & Resource Evaluation
Geological surveys and mapping
Resource estimation and classification
Feasibility studies and economic analysis
Environmental impact assessments
Mining license application support
Mining Operations
Extraction & Site Development
Mining site planning and development
Extraction operations management
Processing and beneficiation
Environmental management and rehabilitation
Safety systems and compliance
Export Facilitation
Connecting Minerals to Global Markets
International buyer connections
Quality certification (SGS, Intertek)
Export documentation and logistics
Trade finance coordination
Market intelligence and pricing
Partnership Model
Flexible partnership structures to suit your investment preferencesJoint Venture Partnerships
- Co-investment in mining projects
- Shared risk and returns
- Combined expertise and resources
- Long-term partnership approach
Technical Partnerships
- We provide operational expertise
- Partner provides capital/equipment
- Revenue sharing arrangements
- Technology transfer
Concession Development
- We hold mining licenses
- Partner develops operations
- Defined royalty structures
- Clear exit mechanisms
Equipment Financing
- We facilitate equipment acquisition
- Partners operate mining sites
- Production offtake agreements
- Flexible payment terms
Service Contracts
- Site development services
- Operational management
- Processing services
- Export coordination
Custom Structures
- Tailored partnership models
- Flexible investment terms
- Risk-sharing arrangements
- Scalable engagement
Investment Process
Our structured 7-step approach to mining partnerships
Initial Assessment
Mineral interest, investment capacity, partnership preferences
Opportunity Presentation
Available prospects, geological data, economic projections
Due Diligence
Site visits, detailed feasibility, legal review
Partnership Structure
Investment terms, operational responsibilities, governance
Licensing & Permits
Mining license acquisition, environmental permits
Development & Operations
Site development, extraction commencement, production ramp-up
Production & Export
Ongoing operations, quality control, market sales
Why Partner With Era Africa for Mining
International Market Access
Era Star network provides connections to Middle Eastern and Asian mineral buyers.
Capital Access
Financial backing for exploration, development, and operations.
Regulatory Expertise
Nigerian company secretary with mining sector regulatory knowledge.
Operational Capability
Multi-sector experience in complex project execution.
Risk Sharing
Partnership models that align interests and share risks appropriately.
Long-Term Commitment
Patient capital focused on sustainable resource development.