Illegal mining is obstructing Nigeria’s efforts to drive out armed fighters, known locally as bandits. They've seized areas in the north and central regions believed to be rich in gold, lithium and other rare earth minerals. The profits have become vital to financing the bandits' operations.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Video - Gold and lithium illegal mining fuels Nigeria’s bandit crisis
Illegal mining is obstructing Nigeria’s efforts to drive out armed fighters, known locally as bandits. They've seized areas in the north and central regions believed to be rich in gold, lithium and other rare earth minerals. The profits have become vital to financing the bandits' operations.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment