Trends in Characterization and Beneficiation of Non-ferrous Metallic Ores in Nigeria

Nigeria a nation adequate blessed with large deposit of non-ferrous metallic ores which are yet to be fully harnessed, characterized, and beneficiated due to lack of sufficient studies and technology. The non-ferrous metallic ores found in Nigeria include lead-zinc ore, tin ore (Cassiterite), niobium ore, uranium ore, and precious metals such as (Gold and Silver). This article focuses on trends in previous works on characterization and beneficiation of some non-ferrous metallic ores deposits, showing the mineral, elemental contents, and the amount present in a particular ore. Knowledge gap in the field of study was identified to enable further research on non-ferrous metallic ore characterization and beneficiation of yet to be characterized and beneficiated non-ferrous metallic ore which include; columbite, cassiterite, tantalite, chalcopyrite, gold, niobium ore, etc. Also, in-depth and further studies be done on lead-zinc ore, which is the most characterized and beneficiated non-ferrous metallic ore in Nigeria.