Signed framework released. The Ministry confirmed it is a non-legally binding cooperation framework (signed 23 Sept 2026) that creates no enforceable financial, investment or supply obligations, and that the widely cited US$700bn mineral valuation is a preliminary estimate whose source data is not at the Ministry’s disposal.
Granted
Nigeria–United States Critical Minerals Framework Agreement
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development
Sent 29 Sep 2026 Answered 8 Oct 2026 (9 days)
Signed framework released. The Ministry confirmed it is a non-legally binding cooperation framework (signed 23 Sept 2026) that creates no enforceable financial, investment or supply obligations, and that the widely cited US$700bn mineral valuation is a preliminary estimate whose source data is not at the Ministry's disposal.