The Niger State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities, shutting down six unauthorized mineral processing sites during a two-day enforcement and peace-building operation in Mariga and Kontagora local government areas. The operation, led by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Hon. Muhammad Qasim Danjuma (Danrimin Agaie), was carried out in collaboration with officials […] Niger Govt shuts illegal mining sites, moves to defuse tensions in host communities