Galena is the principal ore of lead and the backbone of the Benue Trough mineral belt. It is dense, bright and unmistakable in the hand, and it is also the mineral that demands the most care on site, because lead dust is a genuine public health hazard.
Galena
Lead Sulphide (PbS)
Dense, Valuable, and Handled with Respect
Galena is straightforward to identify and profitable to work, but Nigeria has already learned the cost of handling it carelessly. Our procedures treat dust suppression and worker separation as non-negotiable.
High Lead Content
Pure galena is 86.6 percent lead by weight, giving concentrates a strong payable metal content.
Silver Credit
Nigerian galena frequently carries silver. Where present, it is assayed and priced as a by-product credit, not given away.
Dust Controlled Handling
Crushing and bagging are wet or enclosed, and site workers are kept separate from residential areas.