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Lead poisoning: Artisanal miners trained on safe gold processing methods

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it is training artisanal miners on safe ways of processing gold to avoid outbreak of lead...

Nigeria, UN commence scheme to phase out use of mercury in gold mining

An initiative aimed at reducing and eventually phase out the use of mercury in gold mining in Nigeria formally commenced at an inception workshop...

Global Witness: Chinese miner’s role in Congo gold rush

Chinese-owned mining company exporting to Dubai gave armed groups AK-47s for access to gold, alleges Global Witness, an international NGO that works to break links between...

State of emergency in Peru as illegal gold mining causes mercury contamination

Peru’s government has declared a two-month state of emergency across 11 Amazon jungle districts due to mercury contamination caused by widespread illegal gold mining activities. The South American country,...

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Murder of Ogunpa Forest Reserve: A monumental environmental crime (3)

Continued from Monday, November 11, 2024 This segment of the story opens with the next act of this monstrous environmental...
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Simon Stiell at COP29 opening: Time to show global cooperation rising to this moment

Remarks made by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, at the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference...

Kyari outlines vision for Nigeria’s energy future, insists NNPC not sabotaging domestic refineries

Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has reiterated the company's commitment to resolving Nigeria's energy trilemma, by ensuring energy...

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