Climate Change, Conflict, and Resource Extraction: Analyses …
The 2010 lead poisoning outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 400 children in artisanal gold mining villages in Zamfara, Nigeria is the tragic result of high gold prices, a geologic anomaly, and processing of ores in residential areas. Today, these villages face a growing crisis related to conflict and climate change. While the situation ...
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Lead and Mercury Contamination Associated with Artisanal Gold Mining …
D Journal of Earth Science and Engineering 3 (2013) 764-775 DAVID PUBLISHING Lead and Mercury Contamination Associated with Artisanal Gold Mining in Anka, Zamfara State, North Western Nigeria: The Continued Unabated Zamfara Lead Poisoning Lar Uriah, Tsuwang Kenneth, Gusikit Rhoda and Mangs Ayuba Department of Geology, University of Jos, Jos …
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Artisanal Gold Mining and Violent Conflict in Nasarawa …
Abstract: Artisanal gold mining has existed in the northwest of Nigeria since 2010. This reared its ugly head with the high prices of gold in the world market, and lack of means of livelihood due to extreme poverty in Zamfara. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) is a poverty-driven activity that provides an important
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There Is Illegal Gold Mining In Zamfara And Some Retired …
He said in an interview with Arise TV From 6:30, "There is a question of who is somewhere that is masterminding the armed Banditry in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Niger. The issue is about politics and business. There is illegal gold mining in Zamfara and some retired army generals are involved. So the issues are that our Judicial system, our security apparatus …
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Lead Toxicoses in Free-Range Chickens in Artisanal Gold-Mining
Keywords: mining, gold mining, lead, toxicity, chickens, Zamfara, Nigeria Introduction Mining activities are known to increase the bioavailability of metals in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and often leave a legacy of environmental pollution long after active mining has ceased. 1, 2 Lead (Pb), a well-known environmental toxicant, is a ...
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Inside details of how Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, finances gold …
*An illegal airstrip used by local and international gold-diggers in Zamfara state. The source further said that another conflict arose between the governor and the former IGP emanating from a meeting the governor held with the Commissioners for local government and chieftaincy, that of Budget and planning, as well as finance, Alhaji Ahmed Yamdi, Abdulmalik …
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Underage Children Flock to Zamfara's Gold Fields Bauchi State, Minsheng Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Mining Sector NSCDC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Oil Theft in Ondo and Rivers States ... The Dark Side of Nigeria's Artisanal Gold Mining: Migration and Exploitation. An Investigative report by Humangle reveals a very disturbing ...
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Chinese Gold Miners Fuel Insecurity in Nigeria
Illegal gold mining is a growing problem in Nigeria that is benefiting terrorist groups, causing violence and increasing pollution. ... Chinese mining bosses in Zamfara and Katsina "are perfectly willing to pay off …
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The Top 5 Mineral Resources Driving Zamfara's Economic …
Zamfara State's top five mineral resources—gold, lead, copper, iron ore, and limestone—represent a significant opportunity for economic growth and development. Each …
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Gold Mining Connections to Killings in Zamfara, Nigeria …
deliver a decisive blow to all of this criminal activity in Zamfara. End OE Watch Commentary (Zenn) AFRICA "Intelligence reports say there is a nexus between the illicit gold mining industry and the killings in Zamfara." Gold from Zamfara is routinely smuggled out of the state to ready markets in neighboring Togo, Benin and Niger.
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How a Gold Mining Boom is Killing the Children of …
The lead poisoning crisis in Zamfara is unparalleled, but small-scale mining and other industrial activities — including lead-acid battery and electronics recycling — create lead contamination that afflicts children worldwide.
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Assessing the Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in …
This study assessed the impact of artisanal gold mining (AGM) in Abare, Dareta, Gonar Kowar, Shabili, Sunke and Bagega communities in Anka local government area (LGA) of Zamfara State, North ...
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Elevated Blood Lead in Children in Gold
Introduction. A 2010 outbreak of acute lead poisoning in rural Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria resulted in severe neurological morbidity and mortality in several hundred children, a result of lead-contaminated gold ore processed with low technology methods.1 Gold ore processing became common in Zamfara after gold prices rose during the 2008–2012 …
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COALITION BERATES ZAMFARA GOV DAUDA LAWAL FOR …
A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain.
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(PDF) Evaluation of Stakeholders' Roles in the
This was evidenced in the slow response of the Nigerian government to the lead poisoning epidemic caused by haphazard gold mining activities in Zamfara State, North-western Nigeria in 2010 until the arrival of international donor organisations as alluded to by Telmer (2011). According to Hentschel et al. (2002); Hilson (2007); and Hilson and ...
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Zamfara gold: A threat to national stability?
Conflict gold remains a major obstacle to peace and a driver of the black market economy in Zamfara. It provides a significant source of income to armed actors from the North …
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Women and in illegal mining in northern Nigeria
Illegal mining in northern Nigeria is leading to two worrying trends. One is the exchange of illegally mined gold for weapons, and the other is the use of women and in these illicit activities. Nigeria's north, especially Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, is particularly hard hit.
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Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing …
Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains News Proof. 5.9.24 No comments Edit Post ... (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference ...
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Inside multi-billion naira Zamfara gold mining …
Security experts say Zamfara is being hit by banditry because of the abundant gold deposits in the state, which is believed to be more than 40 per cent of the gold deposits in Nigeria.
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Illegal Mining: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Faces …
The Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT) has criticised Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing...
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Illegal mining and rural banditry in North West Nigeria
Kebbi-Zamfara axis, which has become 'the epicenter of rural banditry'.5 In April 2019 the Federal Government of Nigeria banned all forms of gold mining in Zamfara state in response to the situation and deployed the military to enforce the ban. On their part, state governments in the region have led negotiations and held dialogues with criminal
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Evaluation of Land use and Land cover changes in the gold mining
This paper presents a quantitative analysis of land cover changes in the gold mining enclaves of Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru Local Government Areas in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
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What You Should Know About Gold Mining in Zamfara
Zamfara State, in Northwest Nigeria, has witnessed a gold rush since the 2010s, transforming the region into a hub of artisanal mining. The gold deposits, estimated at 1 …
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Inside Zamfara's gold fields, where children slave for a pittance
Investigation has shown that gold mining in Zamfara is found in the local government areas of Maru, Anka, Talata Mafara, Bungudu, Bukkukyyum and Gusau and in …
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How illegal mining is driving local conflicts in Nigeria
The government's ban of artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State and across the region, and the deployment of soldiers to enforce the ban since April 2019, have yielded few results. Illegal mining and its associated conflicts …
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From soil to gold: The story of Zamfara local mining culture
The gold production declined during the Second World War period and never recovered as mines were abandoned by mostly colonial companies. The Nigerian Mining …
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Gunmen kill 26 in northern Nigeria | CNN
Armed robbery has been a long-running problem in Zamfara's gold mining communities. Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Twenty six people, including 16 illegal gold miners, were killed after gunmen attacked ...
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(PDF) Duration gold mining zamfara Nazir
The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of illegal gold miners and gold mining stakeholders in Zamfara, Nigeria, on the efficacy of a stakeholder collaboration in reducing illegal gold mining (igm) activities. The study was
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Lead Poisoning Investigation in Northern Nigeria | One …
Zamfara State is an agricultural region, and traditionally most villagers relied on farming to earn a living. However, the team learned that the area was also rich in many minerals, including gold. In recent years, the price of gold had risen and many villagers had started mining gold to earn more money. The team observed the communities and ...
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Discovering the Hidden Treasure: Mineral Resources Found in Zamfara …
The state's abundant deposits of gold, lead, zinc, and other minerals make it one of the richest in the country in terms of mineral wealth. In fact, almost 32 of the 36 minerals discovered in commercial quantities in Nigeria are found in Zamfara State. ... Challenges Facing Mining in Zamfara State: Despite the efforts to formalize the mining ...
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