Mad rush into deadly pits for gold: 374 illegal mining sites in 17 states uncovered

Illegal mining, an economic and environmental offence, has assumed a more troubling dimension in Nigeria, with security agencies, regulators and community leaders increasingly warning that the illicit exploitation of the country's mineral resources is becoming a national security concern. The post Mad rush into deadly pits for gold: 374 illegal mining sites in 17 states uncovered appeared first on Vanguard News.