Nigerian Bastnasite Supplier — Augustina Impex Limited
Augustina Impex Limited is a verified, licensed, and internationally active Nigerian bastnasite supplier and exporter, headquartered in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. We aggregate and export high-quality bastnasite (rare earth carbonate) from verified Nigerian deposits to qualified international buyers in China, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Our bastnasite supply is independently assayed, fully documented, and commercially available on transparent trade terms. This article provides a comprehensive overview of our bastnasite supply capability, Nigerian bastnasite geology, product specifications, laboratory assay data, industrial applications, and how to engage with us as your trusted Nigerian bastnasite supplier.
Company: Augustina Impex Limited | RC: 750691
NEPC Export Registration: RE No. 0039421 (Valid: July 2027)
Product: Bastnasite (Rare Earth Carbonate — Ce, La, Pr, Nd)
Origin: Nigeria | Assay Lab: Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja (ISO/IEC 17025)
Contact: +234 906 090 4274 | augustinaimpex@gmail.com
What Is Bastnasite? A Complete Introduction
Bastnasite — also spelled bastnaesite or bastnäsite — is a fluorocarbonate mineral belonging to the rare earth element (REE) group. It is one of the most commercially significant rare earth minerals in the world, alongside monazite and xenotime, and serves as the primary global source of light rare earth elements (LREEs), particularly cerium (Ce), lanthanum (La), praseodymium (Pr), and neodymium (Nd). The mineral typically occurs in carbonatite intrusions, hydrothermal veins, and alluvial placer deposits, and exhibits a characteristic pale yellow to reddish-brown colour in its natural form.
Bastnasite's chemical formula is (Ce, La, Y)CO₃F — a rare earth fluorocarbonate in which the rare earth cation is bonded to both a carbonate and a fluoride anion. The mineral typically contains rare earth oxides (REO) ranging from 40% to over 75%, making it the most REO-concentrated of the three primary commercial rare earth mineral types. It is notably lower in radioactive thorium (ThO₂) compared to monazite, which significantly simplifies its processing, handling, and export compliance — a major commercial advantage for international trade.
The global demand for bastnasite has grown dramatically in the 21st century, driven by the explosive expansion of clean energy technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), permanent magnets, defence electronics, and digital communication systems — all of which depend on rare earth elements derived from bastnasite concentrate. China remains the world's dominant bastnasite producer, with major deposits in Inner Mongolia (Bayan Obo) and Sichuan Province, followed by the United States (Mountain Pass, California). Nigeria is emerging as a significant new bastnasite-producing nation, offering international buyers a critically important source of supply diversification.
Bastnasite Deposits in Nigeria — Geological Overview
Nigeria's geology is richly endowed with a diverse range of solid mineral deposits, and bastnasite is no exception. The country's Precambrian basement complex and associated carbonatite intrusions host a variety of rare earth mineral occurrences across multiple states. Nigerian bastnasite deposits are primarily associated with alkaline ring complexes and carbonatite bodies — geological formations that are globally recognized as among the most prolific hosts for rare earth element mineralisation.
Verified bastnasite occurrences in Nigeria have been confirmed through both government geological surveys conducted by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) and through independent exploration and mining activity by licensed private operators. The deposits are characterised by their occurrence in alluvial placer environments as well as hard-rock primary deposits, with the alluvial material offering particularly accessible extraction pathways for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) operating under valid Small Scale Mining Licences (SSML) issued by the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (FMMSD).
Key Nigerian bastnasite-producing zones include deposits verified through multiple pit sampling programmes — including ALLUVIAL DEPOSIT 0038, NEW EXTRACTION POINT TP003, PIT OLD SM 33, PIT SM01, and additional extraction points — all of which have been subjected to independent laboratory assay analysis confirming the presence and grade of rare earth carbonate mineralisation. These verified pit samples have formed the basis of commercial bastnasite supply offers extended by Augustina Impex Limited to qualified international buyers since 2025.
Augustina Impex Limited — Nigeria's Premier Bastnasite Supplier
Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691) is a fully registered Nigerian solid minerals export company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) under Export Registration Number RE No. 0039421 (valid through July 2027) and operate in full compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS), and all applicable federal regulations governing solid mineral export from Nigeria.
Our bastnasite supply operations are conducted in strategic partnership with Tulay Africa — a principal bastnasite concentrate producer with active operations in Nigeria, holding legally registered Small Scale Mining Licences (SSMLs) and maintaining a fully operational production and beneficiation programme. Tulay Africa's Managing Director, Khafe Dirisu, serves as the authorised production representative for all bastnasite supply through Augustina Impex Limited's international marketing channel. This partnership combines Tulay Africa's production and mine-level expertise with Augustina Impex's international trade, export documentation, and buyer facilitation capabilities.
Since entering the bastnasite market, Augustina Impex Limited has dispatched commercial product samples to qualified buyers in China, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ukraine, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Poland, and multiple other markets. Our approach is built on three pillars: verified supply (every consignment assayed by an accredited independent Nigerian laboratory), transparent documentation (full export paperwork including NESS certificates, Certificates of Origin, and assay reports), and professional buyer facilitation (responsive, detailed communication and structured commercial offer process).
Nigerian Bastnasite Specifications — Product Data
The following product specification table summarises the commercially available bastnasite from Augustina Impex Limited's Nigerian supply, based on independent assay analysis conducted by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited).
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mineral Name | Bastnasite (Rare Earth Carbonate / Fluorocarbonate) |
| Chemical Formula | (Ce, La, Y)CO₃F — Cerium Lanthanum Fluorocarbonate |
| Primary REEs | Cerium (Ce), Lanthanum (La), Praseodymium (Pr), Neodymium (Nd) |
| REO Content | As per independent assay — confirmed by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja |
| Thorium (ThO₂) | Low — below NORM classification thresholds (a key commercial advantage) |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Product Form | Bastnasite Concentrate / Raw Ore / Assay-Verified Bulk Lot |
| Colour | Pale Yellow to Reddish Brown (typical of West African bastnasite) |
| Assay Laboratory | Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited) |
| Lab References | ZML047200726Bas-01, ZML047200726Bas-02, ZML047200726Bas-03 (20 July 2026) |
| Packaging | Woven PP Bags / FIBC Jumbo Bags / as buyer specification |
| Minimum Sample | 2 kg representative sample available for qualified buyers |
| Incoterms | EXW (Ex-Works, Nigeria) / FCA (Nigerian Export Port) |
| Payment Terms | 100% Advance T/T — standard; negotiable for established buyers |
| Inspection | CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas — at buyer's choice, at origin |
| Export Compliance | NESS Certificate, NEPC Form NXP, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice |
Buyers seeking specific assay data — including precise REO percentages, individual rare earth oxide breakdowns, and silica/calcite gangue mineral content — are invited to contact Augustina Impex Limited directly to receive the relevant Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory assay certificates under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or confidentiality arrangement prior to commercial offer issuance.
Independent Laboratory Assay — Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja
All bastnasite supply through Augustina Impex Limited is independently verified by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja — an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited mineral testing laboratory based in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory. Zirconex is one of Nigeria's leading certified mineral assay laboratories, widely recognised for the accuracy and credibility of its rare earth element analysis — including REO quantification, individual lanthanide breakdown, radioactive element screening (ThO₂, U₃O₈), and gangue mineral assessment.
Three sets of assay results have been obtained from independent pit samples drawn from the verified Nigerian bastnasite production areas, under laboratory reference numbers ZML047200726Bas-01, ZML047200726Bas-02, and ZML047200726Bas-03 (all dated 20 July 2026). These three-point assay analysis provides buyers with statistically meaningful grade data across multiple extraction points, enabling confident evaluation of the Nigerian bastnasite supply prior to contract execution.
Physical product samples (representative bastnasite concentrate) have already been dispatched via DHL Express to qualified international buyers for independent assay at buyer-nominated laboratories, including shipments to China and to buyers in Southeast Asia and India. This demonstrates the real, verifiable, and commercially active nature of Augustina Impex Limited's Nigerian bastnasite supply programme.
Industrial Applications of Bastnasite — Why Rare Earths Matter
Bastnasite is the world's most commercially important rare earth mineral, serving as the primary feedstock for the extraction and refining of light rare earth elements (LREEs) that underpin virtually every high-technology industry on Earth. The following industrial applications drive global bastnasite demand — and explain why securing a reliable bastnasite supply from a new, verified, non-Chinese source such as Nigeria is of strategic importance to industrial buyers worldwide.
1. Permanent Magnets — NdFeB and SmCo
Neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr) extracted from bastnasite are essential inputs for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets — the strongest commercially available permanent magnets in the world. NdFeB magnets are indispensable components in electric vehicle (EV) motors, wind turbine generators, industrial servo motors, hard disk drives, audio systems, and medical imaging equipment (MRI machines). Global EV production alone — projected to exceed 40 million vehicles annually by 2030 — is driving an unprecedented surge in demand for Nd and Pr, the primary source of which is bastnasite concentrate.
2. Catalysts — Automotive and Petrochemical
Cerium (Ce) and lanthanum (La), both abundant in Nigerian bastnasite, are critical catalytic materials. Cerium oxide (ceria, CeO₂) is used in automotive catalytic converters to reduce harmful NOx, CO, and hydrocarbon emissions — a mandatory requirement in emission-regulated markets including the EU, USA, China, and Japan. Lanthanum is used extensively in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts in petroleum refining, improving gasoline yields and reducing refinery costs. These applications represent the single largest volume use of rare earth elements globally.
3. Phosphors and Lighting
Europium, terbium, cerium, and lanthanum — all present in bastnasite-derived rare earth streams — are essential for phosphor materials used in LED lighting, flat-panel displays, fluorescent lamps, and cathode ray tube (CRT) screens. While LED technology has replaced many CRT and fluorescent lamp applications, the rare earth phosphor demand from LED and OLED display manufacturing continues to grow globally.
4. Glass Polishing and Optical Applications
Cerium oxide (CeO₂) is the dominant agent used for polishing optical glass, LCD flat panel glass, silicon wafers, and precision lenses. The global glass polishing market consumes tens of thousands of tonnes of cerium-bearing materials annually — sourced directly from bastnasite concentrate refining. Nigerian bastnasite, with its confirmed cerium content, is a commercially viable supply option for buyers in this market segment.
5. Defence and Advanced Electronics
Rare earth elements from bastnasite are classified as critical minerals by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, and Australia — reflecting their irreplaceable role in defence electronics, guidance systems, radar equipment, night-vision devices, and advanced communication systems. Supply security is a matter of national strategic interest, and sourcing bastnasite from Nigeria — an emerging, politically stable, and compliant supplier — represents a meaningful contribution to supply chain diversification away from Chinese monopoly production.
6. Hydrogen Energy and Rechargeable Batteries
Lanthanum is a primary constituent of nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery anodes — widely used in hybrid vehicles (Toyota Prius and equivalents) — with each battery requiring several kilograms of lanthanum-bearing alloy. As the global hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fleet expands, demand for lanthanum from bastnasite will continue to grow through the 2030s alongside the dominant NdFeB magnet demand.
Why Source Bastnasite from Nigeria? Six Strategic Reasons
International buyers of bastnasite — including Chinese rare earth refiners, Japanese trading houses, European rare earth technology companies, and South Korean electronics manufacturers — are increasingly evaluating Nigeria as a serious and compelling alternative supply source. The following six reasons explain why:
- Supply Diversification Away from China: China controls approximately 60% of global bastnasite production and over 85% of rare earth processing capacity. Geopolitical tensions, export controls, and supply disruptions have made buyers acutely aware of the risks of single-source dependency. Nigerian bastnasite offers a credible, accessible, non-Chinese supply stream.
- Verified, Assayed, and Commercially Active Supply: Augustina Impex Limited's Nigerian bastnasite supply is not theoretical. Physical samples have been shipped internationally. Three independent assay certificates from ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja, are available. This is a live, verified, commercially active supply programme.
- Low Thorium Content — Simplified Regulatory Compliance: Nigerian bastnasite exhibits low thorium dioxide (ThO₂) content — significantly below the NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) thresholds that complicate monazite sand exports. This simplifies import regulatory compliance for buyers in Europe, Japan, South Korea, and other strictly regulated markets.
- Atlantic Port Access — Competitive Freight Rates: Lagos (Apapa Port) and Calabar Port provide direct Atlantic shipping access. Sea freight transit times to Chinese ports (approximately 25–35 days), European ports (15–22 days), and Indian ports (18–25 days) are highly competitive, with multiple major shipping lines serving the Nigeria-Asia corridor weekly.
- Full Export Compliance — NEPC and NESS Certified: All bastnasite exports by Augustina Impex Limited are processed under the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), and full Nigerian customs clearance protocols. Buyers receive a complete, internationally bankable export documentation package with every shipment.
- Transparent, Professional Trade Process: Augustina Impex operates to international commercial standards — Soft Corporate Offer (SCO), Supply Contract or MOU, pre-shipment inspection facilitation (CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas), and professional responsive communication. This is not artisanal spot trade — it is a structured, documented, professional export programme.
Commercial and Export Terms — Nigerian Bastnasite
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW (Ex-Works, Nigeria) / FCA (Nigerian Export Port) |
| Payment | 100% Advance T/T (Telegraphic Transfer) — standard commercial position |
| Minimum Order | As per buyer specification — trial lots and full commercial consignments both available |
| Sample Availability | Representative product samples available for qualified international buyers |
| Pre-Shipment Inspection | CCIC / SGS / Bureau Veritas — at buyer's cost, at origin |
| Assay Standard | ISO/IEC 17025 — Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja |
| Export Entity | Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (RC 2022462) |
| Export Docs | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, NESS Certificate, Assay Report, B/L |
| Lead Time | Subject to agreed volume; production and logistics timeline confirmed at SCO stage |
How to Engage Augustina Impex Limited as Your Nigerian Bastnasite Supplier
Our commercial process is structured, transparent, and designed to give international buyers full confidence in the quality and authenticity of the Nigerian bastnasite supply before any financial commitment is made. The following steps outline the standard engagement process:
- Submit your inquiry via email or WhatsApp — including your target REO grade specification, required quantity (in metric tonnes), preferred Incoterms, and destination port.
- Receive our Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) — a formal commercial offer document issued within 48 hours of receiving your buyer specifications, covering product grade, pricing basis, Incoterms, payment terms, and documentation package.
- Evaluate product samples — representative bastnasite samples are available for dispatch to your nominated laboratory for independent assay verification prior to contract execution.
- Execute the Supply Contract or MOU — a binding supply agreement confirming all commercial terms, volumes, timelines, and payment mechanisms.
- Pre-shipment inspection — your nominated inspection body (CCIC, SGS, or Bureau Veritas) conducts pre-shipment quality and quantity verification at origin in Nigeria.
- Export and shipment — full export documentation issued under Jase Odus Nigeria Limited (RC 2022462). Goods shipped on agreed Incoterms with complete documentation package.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nigerian Bastnasite Supplier
Q: Is Augustina Impex Limited a verified and licensed Nigerian bastnasite exporter?
Yes. Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691) is a fully incorporated Nigerian company, registered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) under Export Registration Number RE No. 0039421, valid through July 2027. All exports are conducted under the Nigerian Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) and in full compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007.
Q: What is the REO grade of the Nigerian bastnasite you supply?
The specific REO grade and individual lanthanide breakdown for each available consignment are provided to qualified buyers under the Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) document, supported by the relevant Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja assay certificates (ISO/IEC 17025). Please contact us directly to receive this data.
Q: Does Nigerian bastnasite contain high levels of thorium (ThO₂)?
Nigerian bastnasite exhibits low thorium content — significantly lower than monazite sand — which places it below NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) classification thresholds in most international jurisdictions. This substantially simplifies import compliance for buyers in Europe, Japan, and other strictly regulated markets. Exact ThO₂ values are confirmed in the assay reports available on request.
Q: Can I receive a product sample before placing a commercial order?
Yes. Augustina Impex Limited facilitates the dispatch of representative bastnasite product samples to qualified international buyers for independent assay at their nominated laboratories. Sample shipments are conducted via DHL Express or equivalent international courier. Sample terms are confirmed at the SCO stage.
Q: What countries has Augustina Impex Limited supplied bastnasite samples to?
Augustina Impex Limited has facilitated bastnasite sample dispatches to buyers in China, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ukraine, Poland, South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, among other markets. Commercial supply discussions are active with buyers across these regions.
Q: Who is the production partner for the Nigerian bastnasite?
Bastnasite production is managed in partnership with Tulay Africa — a licensed Nigerian bastnasite concentrate producer with active mining operations and a verified production track record. Tulay Africa's Managing Director is Khafe Dirisu, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Q: Which laboratory assays the bastnasite?
All bastnasite assays are conducted by Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja — an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Nigerian mineral testing laboratory with recognised expertise in rare earth element analysis. Three assay certificates from this laboratory (references ZML047200726Bas-01, ZML047200726Bas-02, ZML047200726Bas-03) are currently available for qualified buyers.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for Nigerian bastnasite?
Minimum order quantities are flexible and subject to buyer specification. Both trial sample lots and full commercial consignment volumes are available. Specific minimum quantities are confirmed in the formal SCO issued upon receipt of buyer requirements.
Conclusion — Nigeria Is an Emerging Bastnasite Supply Powerhouse
The global rare earth market is at a critical inflection point. As industrial demand for neodymium, praseodymium, cerium, and lanthanum — all derivable from bastnasite concentrate — accelerates on the back of the electric vehicle revolution, renewable energy expansion, and defence technology modernisation, the strategic imperative to diversify rare earth supply chains away from over-reliance on Chinese production has never been more urgent or more commercially significant.
Nigeria stands at the frontier of this supply diversification opportunity. With verified bastnasite deposits, a functioning licensed production ecosystem, an internationally accredited assay laboratory (Zirconex Mining & Metal Laboratory, Abuja), and a professionally structured export facilitation company in Augustina Impex Limited — the foundations of a credible, bankable, and scalable Nigerian bastnasite supply programme are firmly in place.
For international buyers seeking to secure a verified, legally compliant, independently assayed, and professionally facilitated Nigerian bastnasite supply — Augustina Impex Limited is your partner of choice.
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Written by: Kolawole King, Chief Executive Officer, Augustina Impex Limited (RC 750691)
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