With a vision to become the leading manufacturer of industrial minerals and chemicals within Africa, we are delighted to announce the groundbreaking ceremony of the Izedon Carbonates factory held today. The ceremony was performed by the Edo State Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Hon. Enaholo Ojiefoh who represented Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
The factory which sits on four hectares of land is situated in Lampese, within the Akoko Edo Local Government Area, of Edo State and is scheduled to begin pilot operation in September 2024.
Izedon Carbonates trading as IzeCarb projects a production capacity of 70,000 metric tons in the pilot phase with plans to scale to 200,000 metric tons within one year. IzeCarb will be useful for enhancing the brightness and opacity in paints and coatings, creating superior moldability of Plaster of Paris (POP), enhancing the rigidity, strength, and longevity of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and as an additive for oil and gas drilling operation, among others.
Speaking at the ceremony, the chairman of Izedon Carbonates, Osayi Izedonmwen explained that the company aspires to set the industry standard for processing calcium carbonate from the rich dolomite deposits in Edo State while creating jobs for the local community and contributing to economic growth.
“Our commitment is to ensure that we derive the most value for the people of Edo State in Edo State,” he said. He thanked the Edo State government for granting the authorisation to set up what could become the largest calcium carbonate factory in West Africa.
Attendance at the event included locals, the chairman of Akoko Edo LGA, Tajudeen Alade Suleiman and Ambassador Olusiji Aima.