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EconomyThe artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom

Nasarawa is central to Nigeria’s lithium boom, and artisanal miners hope to gain from the global clean energy race. As investment expands, they say they face unsafe conditions and child labour concerns, while communities are still waiting to benefit.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-16 16:23Original

The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom
The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boomEconomy