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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom
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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom NewsFeed The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the global clean energy race. But as investment grows, they say they face unsafe working conditions, child labour concerns and communities still waiting to see the benefits. In collaboration with Light Oriye Tamunotonye.
The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom
NewsFeed
The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom
Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the global clean energy race. But as investment grows, they say they face unsafe working conditions, child labour concerns and communities still waiting to see the benefits. In collaboration with Light Oriye Tamunotonye.
Published On 16 Oct 2026