Lithium Ore in Nigeria - Spodumene & Lepidolite - A Practical Guide to Buying and Exporting Spodumene and Lepidolite
Lithium Ore in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Buying and Exporting Spodumene and Lepidolite
Nigerian Critical Minerals Series · Book 3 | 150 pages | A5 PDF | By Kolawole King
Nigeria’s lithium belt is drawing buyers from China, India, Europe and the United States. But many buyers and sellers still lose money on wrong grades, fake lab certificates, unclear export rules and bad contracts. This book shows you how to trade lithium ore in Nigeria safely and at a profit.
It was written by the CEO of Augustina Impex Limited, a mineral export company in Jos, Plateau State. It is a step-by-step field guide, from the mining pit all the way to the port.
What you will learn:
✅ How to tell spodumene from lepidolite, and why the difference changes the price
✅ Where lithium is found in Nigeria: Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kwara, Ekiti, Oyo, Plateau and others
✅ Li₂O grades explained, with Li → Li₂O → LCE conversions made simple
✅ How to sample, test and read lab certificates, and how to spot fake ones
✅ How lithium is priced: SC6 benchmarks, grade discounts, FOB and CIF, and how to work out a fair price
✅ Buying from artisanal miners and cooperatives, and running a sorting yard
✅ Crushing, sorting and upgrading low-grade ore to get better prices
✅ Nigeria’s export rules, permits, royalties and the policy on processing minerals locally
✅ Sales contracts, payment security, shipping, inspection and documents
✅ How to avoid common lithium scams and fake buyers or sellers
✅ Responsible sourcing, safety and environmental good practice
✅ Nigeria’s new lithium processing plants and what they mean for traders
What’s inside:
📘 27 chapters in 6 parts
📘 A real-world case study and a full FAQ
📘 13 appendices: conversion tables, a lithium timeline, checklists, standard procedures for a sorting yard, and outlines of non-circumvention and commission agreements
📘 10 ready-to-use templates for buying, testing, contracts and shipping
📘 Notes pages for your own field records
Who this book is for:
- Foreign buyers sourcing lithium concentrate from Nigeria
- Nigerian miners, aggregators and exporters
- Brokers, agents and investors new to lithium
- Anyone who wants to understand Nigeria’s place in the global battery-metals market
Lithium prices recovered strongly in 2026, and demand for Nigerian supply is growing. Whether you buy or sell, this guide helps you trade with knowledge instead of guesswork.
📥 Instant download after payment.
Also in the series:
- Bastnäsite in Nigeria
- Monazite Sand in Nigeria
- From Pit to Port
- Buying Minerals from Nigeria
For mineral supply or export enquiries, contact Augustina Impex Limited:
📧 [email protected] | 📱 WhatsApp: +234 906 090 4274
📝 Blog: https://augustinaimpexng.blogspot.com/
🎥 Advert video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izg0t7By6co