Data Bank of Raw Materials (Solid Minerals) in Edo State

RAW MATERIALS	LOCATION-LGA	INDUSTRIAL USES
Limestone	Etsako East, Etsako West	Production of cement, paint, lime, Fertilizer, Animal feeds.
Marble	Akoko Edo, Etsako West, Etsako East, Owan West.	Ceramic, sanitary ware, construction.
Clay	Etsako East, Owan East, Owan West, Etsako Central, Ovia North West, Ovia North East	Ceramics, sanitary ware, insulator, Burnt Bricks, china ware, tiles, Roofing sheets.
Kaolin	Akoko Edo, Etsako East, Owan East, Etsako West, Etsako	Ceramics Ware, Paints and Chalk.
Calcite/Chalk	Owan East, Etsako East, Etsako West	Chalk, Paint.
Granite	Ovia South West, Akoko-Edo, Etsako East, Owan East	Building and Construction.
Gold/Precious stones	Etsako Central, Akoko-Edo	Jewellery
Gravels	Akok-Edo, Owan West	Construction
Mica	Akoko-Edo, Etsako West, Etsako East, Etsako Central	Glass
Sandstones(White)	Akoko-Edo.	Glass production, bottles, sand paper etc
Bitumen	Uhunmwode, Esan Central, Ovia North-East	Asphalt plant, Road construction.