Heavy Caterpillar excavator at Bakobabs mining concession site
RC 1055571 • Federal Mining Cadastre Certified

Responsible Exploration.
High-Value Minerals.
Trusted Mining Ventures.

Bakobabs Investment Limited is a premier Nigerian-registered mining enterprise leading the exploration, development, commercialisation, and trading of critical minerals — including Lithium, Gold, Cassiterite, and Columbite.

12+
Years of Operation
Incorporated under CAC Nigeria since August 2012
3+
Federal Mining Leases
Granted SSML titles in Kwara & Kogi States
8+
Strategic Mineral Types
Lithium, Gold, Cassiterite, Columbite, Coal & Gemstones
100%
Regulatory Compliance
Licensed by Ministry of Mines & Steel Development
Pioneering Mineral Wealth

Bridging Local Mineral Concessions With Global Industrial Demand

Bakobabs Investment Limited is a Nigerian-registered mining and investment company focused on the exploration, development, and commercialisation of Nigeria’s rich mineral resources.

Our operations cover a comprehensive spectrum of solid minerals including gold, lithium, coal, tin ore (cassiterite), tantalite, and precious stones, alongside other strategic metallic and non-metallic industrial minerals.

Beyond active excavation and processing, we actively facilitate domestic and foreign investment in Nigeria’s mining sector by assisting institutional investors and operational partners in securing viable mining concessions, obtaining valid statutory licences, and navigating federal regulatory frameworks.

Bakobabs Managing Director & Founder Abdulsalam Bako Esq. inspecting stacked bags of mineral ore on site
Resource Portfolio

Critical & High-Value Solid Minerals

We extract, process, and trade battery metals, precious metals, and industrial ores sourced from high-grade geological formations across Nigeria.

Li03
Bags of high grade Lithium ore ready for distribution
Energy Transition

Lithium Ore (Spodumene & Lepidolite)

Essential for electric vehicle battery chemistry, grid storage, and high-temperature industrial glass applications.

Lease No: 44104 SSML • Kwara Lease No: 42884 SSML • Kwara High Assay Purity
Au79
Panned alluvial gold concentrate
Precious Metal

Alluvial & Vein Gold

Recovered via systematic riverbed panning, wash-plant sluice circuits, and primary quartz-vein pit extraction.

Lease No: 44104 & 42884 SSML Gravity Separation Refinery Grade
Sn50
Solid cassiterite tin ore specimen
Industrial Metal

Tin Ore (Cassiterite)

High-density oxide mineral crucial for electronics soldering, corrosion-resistant plating, and specialty alloys.

Lease No: 42884 SSML • Kwara Dense Concentrates Export Ready
Nb41
Columbite tantalite geological sample
Critical Tech

Columbite & Tantalite (Coltan)

Strategic ores yielding Niobium and Tantalum for high-grade capacitors, aerospace superalloys, and optics.

Lease No: 26972 SSML • Kogi Aerospace Grade
C06
High grade industrial coal deposits
Energy & Smelting

Thermal & Coking Coal

Solid fuel resources supporting cement kilns, local manufacturing power, and metallurgical reduction furnaces.

Commercial Deposits High Calorific Value
Gem
Rock face bearing feldspar, mica and tourmaline
Industrial & Lapidary

Feldspar, Mica & Tourmaline

Non-metallic industrial minerals for ceramics and electrical insulation, plus colored gemstone varieties.

Lease No: 26972 SSML & 44104 SSML Multi-State Concessions
Integrated Capabilities

End-to-End Mining & Investment Solutions

We operate across the complete mineral lifecycle: from greenfield exploration to regulatory advisory, commercial ore aggregation, and haulage.

1. Exploration & Development

Systematic geochemical sampling, geological mapping, trenching, and open-pit development using heavy Caterpillar excavators and certified mining engineers.

2. Minerals Ore Buying Centre

Licensed buying depot welcoming local miners, artisanal cooperatives, and commercial producers. We provide certified digital weighing, transparent pricing, and instant payment.

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3. Licences & Regulatory Advisory

Navigating Nigeria's Mining Cadastre Office (MCO). We assist domestic and international investors with title acquisition, environmental compliance, and community agreements.

Buying & Aggregation Hub

BAKOBABS Minerals Ore Buying Centre

"We Buy All Types of Mineral Ore. We Are Ready to Partner With You If You Have a Mining Site."

As an accredited buyer and exporter, Bakobabs Investment Limited offers artisanal mining groups, site concession holders, and aggregators guaranteed liquidity and dependable commercial partnerships.

  • Committed to Fair Deals: Honest digital weighing, transparent assay testing, and prompt settlement.
  • Reliable & Trusted: 100% compliant documentation, statutory receipts, and long-term off-take contracts.
  • Site Partnerships: Have a viable mineral occurrence or concession? We provide equipment, funding, and licensing.
On the Ground

Live Field Operations & Processing

Direct visual documentation from our active extraction pits, processing reservoirs, and logistical haulage routes.

Statutory Credibility

Verified Federal Licenses & Incorporation

All mining ventures, mineral extraction concessions, and trading activities are backed by authentic statutory instruments issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

CAC INCORPORATION RC 1055571
CAC Certificate of Incorporation for Bakobabs Investment Limited

Corporate Affairs Commission

Incorporated 3rd August 2012 in Abuja, Nigeria. 12+ years continuous operating corporate history.

MINING CADASTRE LEASE SSML 44104
Small Scale Mining Lease No 44104 Kwara State

Lithium, Tourmaline & Gold

Isin LGA, Kwara State. Cadastral Units: 4 (0.8 km²). Valid to May 2028 (Renewable).

MINING CADASTRE LEASE SSML 42884
Small Scale Mining Lease No 42884 Kwara State

Gold, Lithium & Cassiterite

Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. Cadastral Units: 3 (0.6 km²). Valid to July 2028 (Renewable).

Strategic Partnerships

Ready to Invest or Sell Mineral Ore?

Whether you represent an international mining group looking for compliant Nigerian concessions, or a local producer seeking verified off-take, Bakobabs is your trusted partner.