Explore the National Mining Registry
Access real-time geospatial data on existing mineral titles, free areas, and restricted zones across the Nigerian federation.
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Mineral Titles administered by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office
2,502
Exploration License
2,097
Quarry Lease
1,522
Small Mining Lease
255
Mining Lease
Our Core Services
Transparent Management of Mineral Titles on a "first come, first served" basis
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Mineral Titles
Transparent Management of Mineral Titles on a "first come, first served" basis. Application of the principle of "use it or lose it" to Mineral Titles. Use of time limits for granting titles.
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Mining Gateway
Promotion of Private Sector Investment in Non Oil Minerals sector. Improvement of the Investment Climate and Attraction of Foreign Investors. Revenue Generation and Mining Sector Development.
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Dedicated Team
The Agency has a dedicated and responsive team working assiduously to ensure that Mineral Titles applications are processed within the shortest time possible.
MCO has a Dedicated and Effective Team
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Team is modelled to provide long-term support to the mining community; therefore, the team is well trained, focused on tasks, effective in communicating and has a positive attitude towards work. In fact, the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office is run based on international best practices.
The Team Processes over 2,000 Applications Annually
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The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Team is modelled to provide long-term support to the mining community; therefore, the team is well trained, focused on tasks, effective in communicating and has a positive attitude towards work.
The Team Processes over 2,000 Applications Annually
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Great and Responsive Help Desk
Our Help Desk is setup to effectively handle customer issues and needs beyond satisfaction. We ensure that customers receive responsive, timely, competent and appropriate support that enables them to achieve their needs, desired outcomes and investment goals. We value our stakeholders.
Providing great support to improve investment in Nigeria's mining industry
Got Enquiries? Contact Us Now! trending_flatCore Values
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Priority
First come first served
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Use it or lose it
Licensed activity must be carried out
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Objectivity
Based on legally-defined regulations
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Non-discretionary
Same rules for all
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Transparency
Open consultation of maps and registers
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Security of Tenure
No arbitrary termination before end of title validity
News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office
Press Releases
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31 March, 2026
Press Release on eMC+ Server Maintenance
Public notice on the temporary disruption of online mineral title services during scheduled eMC+ server maintenance.
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18 December, 2025
Reopening of eMC+ Portal for Zamfara State
Notice to all mineral title holders on the reopening of the eMC+ Portal for the administration of titles.
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27 November, 2025
Restitution Notice
Notice from the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development regarding restitution of affected mineral titles.
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Calendar
NOV
12
Stakeholder Sensitization Forum – Lagos
Online & On-site
DEC
05
Annual Mining Cadastre Review Session
Abuja HQ
JAN
20
Mineral Exploration Investment Forum
Virtual Event
Open Tenders
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31 March, 2026
Press Release on eMC+ Server Maintenance
Public notice on the temporary disruption of online mineral title services...
Read More →
18 December, 2025
Reopening of eMC+ Portal for Zamfara State
Notice to all mineral title holders on the reopening of the eMC+ Portal...
Read More →
27 November, 2025
Restitution Notice
Notice from the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development regarding restitution...
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14 July, 2023
Development of Mining Sector Will Create Jobs – DG NMCO
Director-General of NMCO, Obadiah Simon Nkom, states that development of the mining sector will create jobs...
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Building institutional trust through transparency and efficiency.
Our Strategic Partners
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