By David Maxwell
Electric Motor Vehicle Company, EMVC, Nigeria’s leading indigenous electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Jupiter Lithium Limited, the UK-based developer of one of Nigeria’s most significant lithium mining projects.
The five-year Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, establishes a comprehensive framework to develop Nigeria’s first integrated lithium-to-electric vehicle supply chain.
The groundbreaking collaboration brings together EMVC’s proven expertise in sustainable. mobility solutions with Jupiter’s extensive lithium mining operations across 420 square kilometres in Kaduna State, creating an unprecedented opportunity to transform Nigeria’s position in the global green economy.
According to Prince Mustapha Audu, Chairman of EMVC, “This partnership represents a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation.
“By working with Jupiter to develop a complete domestic supply chain from lithium extraction to electric vehicle production, we’re not just building cars we’re building Nigeria’s future leader in clean mobility technology,
Dr Stephen Davis, Chairman of Jupiter Lithium Limited, emphasised the strategic significance of the collaboration this: “Our partnership with EMVC exemplifies how international expertise can work hand-in-hand with Nigerian innovation to unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth. This collaboration will help establish Nigeria as a key player in the global lithium value chain whilst supporting the country’s ambitious sustainability goals.”
The partnership addresses a critical gap in the global lithium supply chain by connecting Jupiter’s high-grade SC6 spodumene concentrate production with EMVC’s electric vehicle. manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration will focus on engaging third-party partners to develop battery-grade chemical production and lithium battery manufacturing facilities in Nigeria.
Key benefits of the partnership includes, economic diversification, job creation , enhanced energy security, and support for Nigeria’s growing renewable energy sector.
Other benefits are: improved trade balancing, sustainable development, strategic supply chain integration, and commitment to local content development, amongst others.
EMVC is Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous electric vehicle company, providing comprehensive environmental and sustainable mobility technology solutions. Based in Abuja, EMVC delivers a full range of electric vehicles and complementary services to support Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation.
The company is committed to developing local capabilities whilst promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.
On its part, Jupiter Lithium Limited is a UK-incorporated company focused on developing the Jupiter Project, an extensive lithium mining operation in Nigeria’s Kaduna State. Through partnerships with Range Mining Limited and Basin Mining Limited, Jupiter operates across more than 420 square kilometres of tenements, developing mining and mineral processing facilities for the production of high-grade SC6 spodumene concentrate containing 6% Li20. The company is committed to responsible mining practices and supporting Nigeria’s economic development.
