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Montage Africa Mines Deepens Mineral Exploration with New Licence
Ibrahim Lawal
Montage Africa Mines and Solid Minerals Limited has secured a new Exploration Licence from the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), strengthening its presence in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and paving the way for expanded mineral exploration activities.
The newly issued Exploration Licence No. 72005 EL covers 20 square kilometres, comprising 100 cadastral units, across parts of Afikpo South and Ohaozara Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. The licence authorises the company to undertake exploration activities targeting lead and zinc.
The latest acquisition marks another milestone in Montage Africa Mines’ growing portfolio of mining and exploration interests in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, as the company continues to expand its operations across multiple mineral commodities.
According to the company, the new licence will enable it to scale up its exploration programme and further assess the mineral potential of Ebonyi State, particularly in the areas covered by the newly granted licence.
Montage Africa Mines already has active interests in gold and baryte exploration and mining in Nigeria. The company has commenced gold mining operations in Niger State, while it is also undertaking exploration activities for gold and baryte in Cross River State.
With the addition of lead and zinc exploration in Ebonyi State, the company is broadening its mineral activities and strengthening its multi-commodity approach to Nigeria’s mining industry.
Lead and zinc are important industrial minerals with applications across several sectors, including construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, batteries and galvanising. Their exploration and potential development could therefore contribute to the supply of raw materials for domestic industries while supporting Nigeria’s drive to reduce dependence on imported minerals.
The company’s growing footprint comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government to attract private investment into the mining sector, promote local mineral processing and encourage greater value addition to Nigeria’s natural resources.
For Montage Africa Mines, the new exploration licence provides an opportunity to undertake detailed geological investigations and establish the quantity, quality and commercial viability of lead and zinc deposits within the licensed area.
The company is expected to deploy appropriate geological, geophysical and other modern exploration techniques as it progresses with its programme in Ebonyi State.
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja the development, the company’s Director of Operations, Akeem Olanigan, said the expansion of Montage Africa Mines’ exploration and mining activities was part of its broader strategy to contribute to Nigeria’s economic diversification through responsible mineral development.
He said the company remained committed to creating jobs, attracting investment and promoting local value addition while developing Nigeria’s mineral resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Olanigan added that the company’s growing portfolio was designed to position Montage Africa Mines as a significant indigenous participant in Nigeria’s emerging mining industry.
The company’s current portfolio now spans gold mining in Niger State, gold and baryte exploration in Cross River State, as well as lead and zinc exploration in Ebonyi State.
The expansion is expected to strengthen Montage Africa Mines’ capacity to develop a diversified, multi-commodity mining business capable of supplying raw materials to domestic industries while contributing to Nigeria’s mineral export potential.
As exploration activities commence in the newly licensed area, the Ebonyi project could become an important addition to the company’s growing mineral portfolio and further enhance its contribution to the development of Nigeria’s lead and zinc value chain.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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