As Nigeria undergoes rapid urbanization, the construction industry continues to see growing demand for high-quality sand and aggregate. To address this growing market need, AIMIX developed a customized crushing solution for a local company. The project was initiated in 2023 and successfully commenced production in 2025.
Project Starting Point: Urban Rise and Industrial Opportunities
Nigeria is at a critical stage of urban development. Coastal cities like Lagos, in particular, are seeing a surge in construction projects, with infrastructure development including roads, housing, and ports proceeding at a rapid pace. However, the local aggregate production system faced issues such as limited capacity and inconsistent quality, making it difficult to keep up with rising market demand.
With years of experience in Nigeria’s construction industry, the local company accurately identified the considerable potential of the aggregate market. To enhance self-sufficiency and ensure material quality, the company decided to introduce a 250 tph stone crusher plant. Through standardized and large-scale operation, Iche sought to provide a reliable and steady supply of aggregates for local construction projects.
Key Challenges Faced by the Project
Complex Raw Material Properties
Local ores mainly consist of granite and basalt, with a Mohs hardness of 6 to 7 and a compressive strength generally between 150 and 250 MPa. Conventional crushing equipment struggles to withstand the long-term, high-intensity crushing demands. As a result, the equipment wear out quickly and blockages occur frequently, making it difficult to maintain stable production.
Weak Infrastructure and Unstable Power Supply
Power supply poses another major challenge to production. Frequent outages disrupt the rock crushing plant, making continuous operation nearly impossible. Statistics show that the area experiences power cuts 5 to 8 times per month, each lasting several hours or even longer. Consequently, production plans often face repeated interruptions.
Lagging Logistics and Transport Obstacles
The limited road infrastructure in Nigeria further slows down transportation efficiency. This problem becomes even worse during the rainy season, when muddy roads lead to higher vehicle damage rates. As a result, the delivery of crushing equipment and spare parts takes much longer, delaying maintenance and repair schedules, and directly increasing the company’s operating costs.
Intelligent Collaboration to Overcome Challenges: AIMIX and Client’s Innovative Solutions
Faced with the complex and diverse challenges during the project’s progress, the AIMIX technical team and the client worked closely together, systematically sorting out and tackling each issue one by one. From optimizing the crushing process and building a power supply system to the refined management of logistics and supply chain, every aspect embodies the team’s innovation and efforts, laying a solid foundation for the efficient and stable operation of the project.
Optimizing the Crushing Solution
After multiple rounds of testing and data comparison, the team finally selected a dual-machine combination of a hydraulic jaw crusher and a spring cone crusher. The hydraulic jaw crusher efficiently handles the primary crushing of high-hardness ores, ensuring both crushing efficiency and equipment longevity. Meanwhile, the cone crusher precisely controls the particle size during the secondary and fine crushing stages, guaranteeing excellent aggregate shape and a well-graded distribution.
Stabilizing the Power Supply System
To address frequent power outages, the client invested in a large backup power generation system. This setup enables seamless switching during outages, thus maintaining continuous operation of the production line. At the same time, some equipment features energy-saving control systems that automatically reduce power consumption during low-load periods, significantly easing the energy burden.
Optimizing Transportation and Supply Chain
For logistics, the team worked with local transport companies to redesign routes, deliberately avoiding areas with poor road conditions. In addition, they used vehicles equipped with thicker tires and reinforced suspension systems to better handle complex road environments. When it comes to spare and wear parts, the client partnered with international logistics providers to establish a dedicated fast-track delivery channel, drastically reducing downtime caused by waiting for parts.
Project Achievements and Industry Impact: From Production Line to Urban Development
After months of construction and commissioning, the 250tph crusher plant was successfully launched. The equipment operates efficiently and reliably, producing aggregates with uniform size and excellent shape, fully covering a range of specifications ranges, incliding 0–5mm, 5–13mm, 13–19mm, and 19–25mm. These high-quality aggregates are widely used in roadworks, residential, and commercial construction. Not only do they meet the demands of the Lagos market, but they also reach neighboring cities, serving as a vital resource for regional infrastructure projects.
Since the production line began operating, the superior product quality has quickly gained the trust of construction companies, continuously supporting major infrastructure and real estate projects. Meanwhile, the project has created local jobs and boosted the transportation sector, setting a replicable benchmark for Nigeria’s building materials industry. Through ongoing technological innovation and operational optimization, the client has transformed challenges into real value, emerging as a driving force behind the upgrade of the local construction supply chain.
Now is the perfect time to invest in a stone crusher plant in Nigeria. Let’s work together to turn challenges into new growth opportunities and unlock broader market prospects!
