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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom
Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.
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At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor
Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.
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Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers
Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.
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Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.
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Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.
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Nigeria: At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody
Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.
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At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria
Nigerian authorities launched an investigation Thursday after 37 suspected illegal miners died in a civil defence detention facility in central Niger state, with conflicting accounts blaming either a disease outbreak or overcrowding and poor ventilation.