Nigeria's government cracks down on illegal lithium mining, arresting dozens since April.

Nigeria's government is cracking down on illegal mining, with dozens of arrests since April for allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral for electric vehicles, smartphones and power systems. This comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations and benefit from its mineral resources, with global demand for lithium increasing due to the clean energy transition. Illegal mines in Nigeria are often rife due to corruption among regulatory officials and the remote locations of mineral deposits.

May 27, 2024
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