Background

National Mining Corporation is the investment arm of the national government in respect of minerals with powers to;

1. Engage in mineral prospecting and mining and any other related activities.
2. Invest on behalf of the national government.
3. Acquire by agreement or hold interests in any undertaking, enterprise or project associated with the exploration, prospecting and mining
4. Acquire shares or interest in any firm, company or other body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporated which is engaged in the mining, prospecting, refining, grading, producing, cutting, processing, buying, selling or marketing of minerals.
5. Carry on its business, operations and activities whether as a principal agent, contractor or otherwise, and either alone or in conjunction with any other persons, firms or bodies corporate.