Dukia Gold Signs MoU with SGS Bateman for 40,000 Tonnes-Per-Day Polymetallic Processing Facility
Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Company Limited has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SGS Bateman, a globally recognised engineering and mineral processing solutions provider.
Background of the Agreement
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. The MoU marks a significant milestone in the structured advancement of the Dukia–Arinola Mineral Resources Development Project, located in Ose and Owo Local Government Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria, within the Igarra Schist Belt (NGSA Owo Sheet 265).
Statement from Dukia Gold Chairman
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Tunde Fagbemi, Chairman of Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Company Limited, described the MoU as a strategic step toward feasibility-driven execution and long-term mineral beneficiation. “This MoU marks the beginning of a structured EPCM partnership to advance the Dukia–Arinola Project toward feasibility and disciplined execution,” Fagbemi said.
Scope of the Partnership
Under the proposed scope of collaboration, SGS Bateman will support Dukia Gold across key workstreams including: Process design and flowsheet development for polymetallic ore types; engineering and project execution planning, and procurement strategy and contractor oversight. Others are construction management, commissioning support and performance benchmarking.
Project Overview
The Dukia–Arinola Project is being advanced as a 2,000 tonnes-per-day (TPD) polymetallic processing system, designed with phased scalability to 40,000 TPD, subject to resource definition, technical studies, permitting, and financing.
Dukia Gold’s Commitment to Responsible Mining
Fagbemi reaffirmed Dukia Gold’s commitment to responsible mining and ESG compliance, including alignment with Nigeria’s mining regulations, structured community partnerships, and international sustainability standards. “Our vision is simple: Nigeria must move from exporting raw minerals to building globally competitive beneficiation and refining capacity,” he stated.
About Dukia Gold
Dukia Gold is Nigeria’s foremost precious metals refining and bullion trading company, operating a Mines-to-Market ecosystem spanning exploration, responsible mining, refining, bullion trading and digital gold products.
Conclusion
The partnership between Dukia Gold and SGS Bateman is a significant step towards the development of the Dukia–Arinola Mineral Resources Development Project. With the expertise of SGS Bateman, Dukia Gold is well-positioned to achieve its goal of building a globally competitive beneficiation and refining capacity in Nigeria.