The major states in Nigeria with known antimony deposits or occurrences include:

The major states in Nigeria with known antimony deposits or occurrences include:
Bauchi State — Frequently cited as having major deposits of antimony ore, often alongside other minerals like gold and cassiterite in northern Nigeria.
Yobe State — Listed in several sources as a key location for antimony ore deposits.
Zamfara State — Also noted for antimony occurrences in northern regions.
Gombe State — Mentioned in association with antimony in some mineral listings.
Other mentions appear for:
Oyo State (specifically around Ibadan area, though more linked to groundwater occurrence studies rather than large mining deposits).
Ebonyi State — Occasionally referenced in broader mineral endowment discussions.
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector (managed by bodies like the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development) recognizes antimony ore, with royalty rates set for it, but it’s not among the most heavily mined or exported minerals compared to gold, tin, or lead-zinc. Deposits are generally small-scale or artisanal in these areas, and antimony often occurs associated with other metals.