The China Mining Federation of Nigeria has rejected allegations of “Chinese infiltration” in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, calling them false and misleading. The Federation clarified that Chinese mining companies in Nigeria have consistently complied with mining laws and regulations, in line with guidance from the Chinese government.
The group stated that Chinese firms work closely with relevant Nigerian agencies to strengthen governance, promote transparency, and ensure responsible mining operations. They have invested in local processing plants and factories, and in Nigerian workers, supporting industrialisation, boosting jobs, and retaining more mineral value locally.
The Federation described allegations of terrorism financing as “completely unfounded”, noting that Chinese nationals and companies have also suffered terrorist attacks in Nigeria. It urged the media and stakeholders to report mining activities objectively and avoid misinformation that could undermine Nigeria-China bilateral relations, reaffirming commitment to working with the Nigerian government to deepen cooperation and ensure sustainable benefits from mining activities.
