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The Human And Regulatory Cost Of Illegal Mining: Re-evaluating Nigeria’s Artisanal Mining Framework
Nigeria's solid minerals sector faces a critical challenge as enforcement efforts against illegal mining collide with the socio-economic reality of artisanal miners. Following the tragic deaths of 37 detainees in custody during an anti-illegal mining operation, questions emerge about whether the country's legal framework adequately accommodates the needs of local artisanal miners while protecting public revenue and human rights.
Tope Adebayo LP