Niger warns illegal miners of arrest, prosecution

The Niger State government has ordered all individuals, groups and companies involved in illegal mining activities to stop immediately or face arrest and prosecution.
The warning was issued by the state’s Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mohammed Danjuma, who said the government is determined to clean up the mining sector and enforce all laws regulating mineral exploration and extraction.
Danjuma said no person or organisation is permitted to carry out mining activities without the required licences and approvals from the relevant authorities.
He described illegal mining as a serious threat to the environment, public safety and the state’s economy. According to him, the activitie...