Gold mining has for a long time been tied to insecurity in…
Abandoned Treasures: A Historical Lens on Northern Nigeria’s Gold Mines
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CAPPA Urges Nigerian Government to Crack Down on Illegal Mining and Improve Safety Measures
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on Nigerian authorities…
Kogi Government Orders Suspension of Mining Activities
The Kogi State Government has suspended all mining activities in the state…
Illegal Mining: Zamfara Government Denies Paying Bandit Leaders 1 Billion Naira
The Governor of Zamfara state has denied any involvement in allegations circulating…
Bandits Attack Mining Site in Niger State
A devastating attack on a mining site in Niger State’s Shiroro Local…
From Mines to Mayhem: The Link Between Gold and Banditry in Nigeria
The agrarian landscapes of Northern states, once calm to the lives of…
Bandits Frustrate Rescue Operations for Trapped Miners After Mine Collapse
Rescue efforts for approximately 30 artisanal miners trapped in a collapsed mining…
