Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Copper is found across Nigeria

Sabon Birni

Sokoto State • Kebbe LGA

2019

Location Details:

The location is close to the border between Zamfara and sokoto State

Specifications:

Unspecifield

Estimated Reserves:

120,000 tonnes

Coordinates: 12.120560°N, 4.861450°E

Ruwan gora village

Zamfara State • Talata Mafara LGA

2019

Location Details:

Ruwan gora is a village in talata marafa local government of zamfara state with large deposits of copper

Specifications:

Unspecifield

Estimated Reserves:

10,000,000 tonnes

Coordinates: 12.369100°N, 5.862200°E

Overview

Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (from Latin: cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. It is used as a conductor of heat and electricity, a building material, and a constituent of various metal alloys.

It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a pinkish-orange color.

Uses & Applications

Most copper is used in electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. This is because it conducts both heat and electricity very well, and can be drawn into wires.

Electrical wires
Roofing and plumbing
Industrial machinery
Brass and Bronze alloys

Electric motors

Characteristics

Phase solid Density (near t.) 8.96 g·cm⁻³
Liquid density at p. 8.02 g·cm⁻³
Melting point77 K1984.32 °F 1084.62 °C, ,
Boiling point 4643 °F 2562 °C, 2835 K,
Heat of fusion26 kJ·mol⁻¹
Heat of vaporization4 kJ·mol⁻¹
Molar heat capacity440 J·mol⁻¹·K

Occurrence

A World Bank study has confirm the existence of abundant copper deposits in Plateau State. Other states are Zamfara, Nasarawa, Gombe and Bauchi

Investment Opportunities

Looking at the importance of copper in the electrical wires and cables , which are used in the domestic and industrial sectors of the economy coupled with the huge market in Nigeria and her West African neighbours, prospective investors are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities in copper mining and processing