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Local mining: Over 500 illegal miners arrested in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

At least over 500 illegal miners who penetrated from the northern part of the country into an authorized local camp in Ondo State have been arrested. Silas Godwin, the Mine Officer in charge of Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in Ondo state confirmed the arrest of the suspects to

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How Illegal Coal mining activities is affecting communities in Nigeria – Report

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

A new study commissioned by the international movement, 350.org has revealed how illegal coal mining activities carried out by illegal miners is adversely affecting some communities in Nigeria. According to the report signed by the Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP),David Terungwa Michael, the activities of these

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Six killed as illegal miners clash in Plateau community

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2017 0

Following a clash between illegal miners at Gyero village of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, 6 persons have been confirmed dead. Our reporters gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm on Wednesday, when miners from Gyel and others from Miango district of Bassa LGA, clashed over the ownership […]

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