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Alake Warns Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits An abandoned mining pit in Plateau State following the Federal Government's warning over unsafe mining sites.

An abandoned mining pit in Plateau State following the Federal Government's warning over unsafe mining sites.

Alake Warns Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits

Hope Ajayi August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over the growing danger posed by more...

FG Shuts Plateau Mining Site After Toxic Gas Kills Villagers Abandoned mining pit in Plateau State linked to toxic gas deaths

Abandoned mining pit in Plateau State linked to toxic gas deaths

FG Shuts Plateau Mining Site After Toxic Gas Kills Villagers

Koko Maxwella February 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State...

Report Exposes Widespread Abuses in Chinese Mining Operations RDI officials presenting investigative findings on mining abuses.

RDI officials presenting investigative findings on mining abuses.

Report Exposes Widespread Abuses in Chinese Mining Operations

Oluwafunbi Bello December 12, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – A new investigative report has uncovered extensive abuses by Chinese mining operators exploiting regulatory...