By Polycarp Datugun
As part of efforts to promote value addition in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has charged Halka Mines Limited to be more committed for the development of economy.
This charge was made during an industrial visit of RMRDC management team, Plateau State Cordination office, to Halka Mines Limited facility in Dogon Dutse, Jos, Plateau State on May 27, 2025.
The team led by the RMRDC state Coordinator Mrs. Salifatu Guruza, during the visit, urged the company to shift from merely separating and selling raw minerals to adding value to their products, in line with the Council’s mandate of enhancing local content development and industrial growth in Nigeria.
A seniour management staff with the RMRDC team Mr Polycarp Datung , encouraged the company to familiarize itself with the end products derived from the minerals they process. He informed Halka Mines to consider targeting at least 30 percent value addition in its operations, in keeping with RMRDC’s strategic push for increased value within the sector.
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In his response, the Manager of Halka Mines Limited, Mr. Shehu Adams, expressed appreciation to RMRDC for the visit and the insights shared. He said Halka Mines is a company that specializes in the processing and distribution of solid minerals, adding that the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality materials to its clients.
Mr. Adams explained that the company currently purchases raw minerals, separates them into various components, and sells them to buyers and exporters. He expressed a strong desire to begin adding value to the minerals and eventually export value-added products.
However, he highlighted several challenges that have hindered the company’s progress in this regard. These include multiple taxation by various government agencies, insecurity affecting mineral explorers (which drives up the cost of raw materials), poor electricity supply, and the lack of necessary machinery for advanced mineral processing.
He appealed to the government to address these challenges, noting that doing so would greatly enhance the capacity of companies like Halka Mines to contribute more meaningfully to the solid minerals sector and the national economy.
