As part of efforts to deepen the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding to develop joint projects to promote critical minerals signed in Paris last month, the Federal Government and France have reinforced their mining sector partnership with concrete commitments.

The commitments include upgrading Nigeria’s geological laboratories, providing advanced technological equipment, and funding the exploration of geological data for the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency.

At a meeting held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, both nations outlined concrete steps to upgrade Nigeria’s geological infrastructure, enhance technology transfer, and promote sustainable mining practices.