A major crackdown on illegal mining in Nigeria has led to the arrest of 31 suspects in Jos, Plateau State. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal … Read more
The Niger State Government has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the state, leading to the arrest of 33 suspects involved in unauthorized mineral extraction. The crackdown comes as part of a broader initiative to regulate the mining sector, curb environmental degradation, and prevent revenue loss to the government. Officials from the … Read more
At least seven people were killed on Saturday night during a violent clash between soldiers and illegal miners at the Obuasi gold mining site in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners claimed that nine people had died and fourteen others were injured, while the army reported a firefight with about 60 … Read more