SEO Riders:
– Lead poisoning from mining in Nigeria
– Informal gold mining health risks
– Artisanal mining and environmental contamination
A recent study has found that informal lead-gold mining activities in Nigeria are causing severe environmental and public health risks, particularly among children. Researchers warn that unregulated artisanal mining in regions like Zamfara and Niger States is releasing dangerous levels of lead into the environment, contaminating soil, water, and air.
The report urges immediate government intervention to enforce safer mining practices, raise community awareness, and provide health support to affected populations. Experts stress that without swift action, lead exposure from these operations could lead to long-term developmental and neurological damage, especially in vulnerable communities.
