By David Maxwell
Hasetins Commodities Ltd is redefining mineral extraction in Nigeria through a community-inclusive mining model that is delivering both economic uplift and a stabilising social impact across rural regions.
Speaking on the company’s rapidly expanding footprint, Managing Director Prince Ijudigal said Hasetins’ approach is built on the principle that mining communities must be direct beneficiaries of the wealth beneath their soil. To achieve this, the firm designates specific zones within each concession for artisanal and local miners, supplying them with equipment, protective gear, and professional training.
“We do not mine 100 per cent ourselves. We create avenues for the community to mine as well,” he explained. Local miners bring their output to Hasetins’ Satellite Separation Centres, where the minerals are weighed, purified, assessed for quality, and paid for immediately.
The results, he said, have been transformative. Many miners now earn the equivalent of Nigeria’s minimum wage in under two days, triggering what he described as a “butterfly effect” across surrounding settlements. Food vendors, fuel sellers, transporters and other informal workers are experiencing a surge in income, while foreign exchange generated from exports flows directly back into community economies. “That is how we help Nigeria,” he added.
The company has replicated the model in multiple locations and is awaiting approval for additional licences to expand the initiative even further.
Addressing the challenges of operating in volatile regions such as Niger State, the MD argued that economic empowerment remains one of the most potent tools against insecurity. “When people find a legitimate way to earn, they often abandon risky activities,” he said. Hasetins works with district heads to screen miners and ensure only vetted individuals access the sites. Once meaningful income begins to circulate, communities, he noted, often set up their own informal systems to protect the mining areas.
Still, in zones where threats persist, the firm deploys government-approved security operatives. Ijudigal commended the Nasarawa State Government for significantly reducing security incidents and said Hasetins’ presence further reinforces local stability.
Beyond security and livelihoods, the company insists on strict environmental safeguards. Far from the degradation typically associated with artisanal mining, Hasetins invests in sedimentation pits, advanced filtration systems and water recycling infrastructure.
“We ensure chemicals never leak into the environment,” the MD said, adding that discharged water after filtration is often cleaner than what was initially taken in. Workers who breach environmental or safety rules are removed from the field until they recommit to full compliance.
Through this blend of inclusion, security consciousness and environmental responsibility, Hasetins is positioning itself as a model for sustainable mining in Nigeria.
