Trusted Experts In Mining And Exploration.
At HCL Mining and Exploration, we provide reliable mining, processing, and export services. We're focused on quality, safety
About HCL Mining and Exploration Ltd.
Our Mission
HCL Mining And Exploration Limited is a Nigerian-based natural resource company focused on the exploration, development, and supply of critical materials such as copper, lead, tin, and lithium.
Spun off the HCL Group in 2025, we combine modern mining techniques, a lean operational model, and strong offtake partnerships to deliver long-term value.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable mining solutions through innovation, safety, and enviromental responsibility. We are committed to advancing modern mining practices that enhance efficiency and reduce our ecological impact while maximizing resource efficiency.
Our vision is to be West Africa's trusted indigenous supplier of critical minerals to global industries.
What We Do
At HCL Mining & Exploration Ltd, we provide end-to-end mining solutions that cover every stage of the mineral value chain from extraction to export. We operate as a fully integrated mining company providing comprehensive solutions across the entire mineral development value chain from exploration and extraction to processing, logistics, and export. Our work is driven by innovation, efficiency, and a strong commitment to enviromental and social responsibility.
Our Core Services
Mining Operations
We manage mine sites with advanced crushing, screening, and sampling systems to ensure high quality input. We conduct geological surveys and mineral explorations to identify and evaluate deposits of key minerals such as copper, lead, tin, lithium. Our mining operations utilize modern and responsible extraction techniques to ensure productivity while maintaining safety and sustainability standards.
Mineral processing
Through modular and scalable processing plants, we refine raw minerals into higher value products. We continue to explore new refining technologies to enhance mineral recovery and reduce enviromental impact.
Export & Logistics
We maintain an efficient logistics network for both local and international distribution. We operate a dedicated trucking fleet that services key export terminals such as Apapa and Tin Can Island ports. All exports comply with international shipping and quality standards, and shipments are accompanied by SGS or CCIC certifications ensuring timely and reliable delivery to clients across Africa and Asia.
Sustainable Mining Practices
Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. We deploy a range of mining methods which includes open-pit, underground, and artisanal site rehabilitation which are tailored to site-specific conditions. Our practices aim to minimize enviromental impact, promote land restoration, and create lasting socio-economic value in host communities.
Copper Chalcopyrite
Lead Ore (Galena)
Dolomite
Copper Oxide Ore
Tin Ore
Crushed Copper Chalcopyrite
Our Operations & Partnerships
Our Mining Process
At HCL Mining And Exploration Limited, we operate mining fields sites across Nigeria's mineral-rich belts, including Nasarawa State, where our Awe Field holds a current production capacity exceeding 10,000 tonnes per month. Our direct field operations are managed by HCL and is supported by local and regional artisanal miners.
We collaborate with leading geoscience partners such as Sambabs Geoscience & Exploration Services, ensuring world-class exploration, resource mapping, and compliance with national mining standards.
