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Partnerships with key stakeholders
NordRock is built on alliances with government agencies, private-sector leaders and key stakeholders across the mining industry, which brings transparency, regulatory support and secure investment.
Why us
Strategic partnerships, our own technology and firm ESG standards.
Why invest and work with us
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Technology implementation
From blockchain-backed traceability to data-driven exploration and processing, we use our own technology to set a higher standard for mining in Africa.
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ESG compliance
Every operation upholds the highest standards of sustainability and accountability. We integrate responsible mining practices, community development and inclusive governance to create long-term value for people, the planet and our partners.
Strategic partnerships
Government & regulators
- Kaduna State Government
- Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC)
- Ogun State Government
- Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office
Offtake & industry
- Ulba Metallurgical Plant
- MiRESSO
- JK Jewelleries
- CKAA Synergy Limited
- SPREZZ Integrated
International development
- Veridicor
- Austrian Development Agency
- Africa Policy Research Institute
Partnership in focus
NordRock × Kaduna Mining Development Company
Our strategic partnership with KMDC, the official mineral development agency of Kaduna State, combines a decade of operating experience with NordRock's technology, operations and global offtake. KMDC brings assets and licensing; NordRock brings traceability, processing and market access.
- Secure, long-term access to graded critical minerals
- Rapid ASM formalisation with traceable, compliant supply
- Shared hubs, laboratories and logistics that lower costs
- Stronger government alignment and permitting certainty
- Compliance with OECD Standards on Responsible Sourcing
- 100%
- Local government areas across Kaduna State
- 23
- Critical minerals, plus gold
- 8+
Our ESG commitments
Our artisan engagement framework makes responsible sourcing the default, not an add-on.
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Legalise
- Cooperative registration with the Mining Cadastre Office
- Education on bylaws, transparent dues and benefit-sharing
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Safeguard
- Zero tolerance for child labour
- Gender inclusion across our programmes
- Mercury-free processing
- Regular safe-mining training, with PPE and toolkit grants
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Enable
- Onboarding to our digital marketplace with index-linked pricing
- Reliable escrow payments to artisanal miners
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Verify
- Blockchain-traceable sourcing for every supply contract
- Third-party auditing of ESG compliance
10,000+
Artisanal miners to be onboarded within a year of our platform going live
Zero
Tolerance for non-ESG-compliant activity
We are working towards membership of international responsible-sourcing initiatives, including the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM).
Our edge
What sets NordRock apart.
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A pioneering model
We structure the whole chain (production, storage, processing and transport) rather than simply sourcing and finding buyers.
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Trade & finance expertise
Our management and board bring international trade and global financing experience.
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Trusted access
Long-standing relationships with state and non-state actors across our operating regions.
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Strategic timing
We are entering critical minerals as global demand for the energy transition accelerates.
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Technical depth
Every part of our team brings technical expertise in a critical segment of the value chain.
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