Gold Exploration

Gold Exploration Process.

NIGERIA'S PIONEER GOLD MINING COMPANY.

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Gold Exploration in Nigeria – Uncovering Africa’s Hidden Treasure Nigeria is emerging as one of Africa’s most promising gold exploration frontiers — and AU & AG EXPLORATION LIMITED is leading the charge.

Our team leverages cutting-edge technology and deep geological expertise to uncover and develop rich gold deposits across proven mineral belts.

From soil sampling to sustainable mining, we turn potential into prosperity. With increasing global demand and government-backed mining reforms, now is the time to invest in Nigeria’s untapped gold wealth.

Join us as we unlock opportunity, value, and long-term returns — one discovery at a time.

Key Factors to Success :

Specializes in cutting-edge gold extraction methods. Utilizing advanced technology, the company achieves an impressive 99.9% extraction rate from ore

Experts in extraction of Gold through various methods from opencast to underground (Tunnel) mining.

Specializes in cutting-edge machines to support the Gold extraction methods. Utilizing advanced technology is a major factor to success..

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Preliminary Survey & Area Selection

This involves reviewing geological maps, satellite data, and historical records to identify regions with potential gold mineralization.

Goal: Narrow down prospective gold zones.

Trenching & Pitting

Shallow excavations (trenches or pits) are dug to expose bedrock and test mineral content in specific areas.

Goal: Confirm surface-level mineral presence and guide deeper drilling.

Geochemical Sampling

Soil, rock, and stream sediments are collected and analyzed for trace amounts of gold and associated minerals.

Goal: Detect geochemical anomalies that may indicate nearby gold deposits.

Core Drilling

Deep drilling is carried out to extract core samples that reveal the depth, grade, and volume of gold underground.

Goal: Evaluate the economic potential of the deposit.

Geophysical Exploration

Techniques like magnetic surveys, resistivity, and ground-penetrating radar are used to detect underground structures and mineral zones.

Goal: Create a 3D understanding of the subsurface.

Resource Estimation & Feasibility Study

Collected data is used to estimate the total gold resource and determine if mining is economically viable.

Goal: Decide whether to advance to mine development and production.

Technological Deployment

Flotation

A technique that separates minerals based on their different
physical and chemical properties.

Cyanidation

A process that uses cyanide to extract gold from ore.

Electrolysis

A method that uses electric current to separate metals
from their ores.

Latest News about Us and the Mining Industry

New Silver Sites Discovered – Unlocking Nigeria’s Untapped Wealth

We are excited to announce the discovery of new high-potential silver sites in mineral-rich regions across Nigeria. Through advanced geological surveys, remote sensing, and on-ground exploration, our expert team at AU & AG EXPLORATION LIMITED has identified multiple zones with significant silver ore concentrations.
These discoveries mark a major milestone in our expansion into multi-metal resource development and open the door to new investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in Nigeria’s rapidly growing mining sector.

Nigeria–South Africa mining agreement

On April 17, 2025, Nigeria signed a strategic mining partnership with South Africa. The pact includes joint drone-based geological mapping, shared mineral data, and exploration cooperation across multiple resources, including gold. This is part of Nigeria’s economic diversification beyond oil.

The Nigeria–South Africa mining agreement supports technical advancement and regional integration, potentially boosting future gold discoveries and investment inflows.

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