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Nigeria is making an effort to regulate its mining operations. The country also aims to deal with illegal activity and to profit from its mineral resources. Demand for lithium, tin, and other minerals has increased.
The recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit from its mineral resources.
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Nigeria's government is intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining, arresting unlicensed miners for lithium theft. The clean energy transition has increased global demand for lithium, making it crucial for Nigeria to regulate its mineral resources. Recent raids led to multiple arrests and highlighted the link between illegal mining and regional conflicts.
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Illegal mines are rife in the country's fledging industry as corruption among regulatory officials is common and the mineral deposits are located in remote areas with minimal government presence. Officials say profits from illicit mining practices has helped arm militia groups in the north of the county