JURISDICTION DOSSIER · 4 MINERALS
Nigeria - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Nigeria's critical mineral output across 4 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Nigeria holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.
I. Covered Minerals 4 Quantified USGS chapters
II. #1 Global Ranks 0 2025 world output leader
III. Top-3 Global Ranks 1 Among top 3 world producers
IV. Highest World Share 15.6% Tantalum (Mine production)
TABLE 1 · MULTI-YEAR EXTRACTION & REFINING LEDGER
Nigeria Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tantalum Mine production | metric tons | 260 | 110 | 390 | 390 | 15.6% | #3 |
| Beryllium Mine production | metric tons | 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 9.3% | #4 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 5,000 | 7,000 | 3,100 | 3,500 | 1.2% | #13 |
| Rare earths Mine production | metric tons | - | - | 1,500 | 1,500 | 0.4% | #10 |
JURISDICTION Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions - Nigeria
Which critical minerals does Nigeria lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Nigeria ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 0), including Tantalum (mine production, rank #3, 15.6% of world total).