The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences was established by government to become an international Centre of Excellence and a unique professional postgraduate institution for professional training and research in Mining and Geosciences.
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG) Jos, is a training institute under the Ministry of Mines and steel development that trains the requisite manpower for the emerging mining industry. Its mandate includes provision of postgraduate training in Mining and geosciences, short courses in mining, geosciences and extension services, research and development among other services
he core mandate of NIMG, Jos as spelt out in the “NIMG Act. 2018” are as follows:
(a) Provide courses of instruction, training and research in Geosciences and Mining and produce technicians and such skilled personnel normally required for the Mining and related industries;
(b) Provide for both the public and private sectors alike, laboratory services for rock and mineral identification, sampling and mineral beneficiation, mineral and metallurgical analysis;
(c) Sponsor educational programmes pertaining to geosciences, mining, processing technologies, production techniques, mining and geosciences management, safety and other mining related issues;
1, Metropolitan Avenue,
Tundun Wada.
P.M.B 2183, Jos,
Plateau State