The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to establish a new mining company, the Bauchi-Mingsheng Company, aimed at generating employment, increasing internally generated revenue, and attracting investment to the state. The approval was made during a State Executive Council Meeting on Friday, as revealed by the Commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Maiwada Bello.
The move is part of the state government’s broader vision to transform Bauchi into a business and investment hub. Bello noted that the initiative was a follow-up to a 2023 trip led by Governor Bala Mohammed to Shandong Province in China, where efforts to attract investment in key sectors such as mining, agriculture, and tourism resulted in Memoranda of Understanding with several companies.
The new company will focus on exploring and mining valuable resources such as Tin, Monoxide, Ilmenite, and rare earth elements like Zircon in Toro and Dass Local Government Areas. Bello emphasized that the project, which highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, could significantly boost job creation, industrial growth, and the state’s infrastructure.
By providing essential raw materials for technology and construction industries, the company is expected to improve living standards and contribute to long-term economic diversification in Bauchi. The commissioner also assured the public of the ministry’s commitment to working collaboratively with other sectors to ensure the success of the venture.
