Sentences with phrase «massive illegal mining»

Sixteen Chinese nationals and eight Nigerians involved in massive illegal mining were arrested in Zurak, on August 15 at the wake of the shutting down of the two companies on the orders of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major - Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd), and the Minister when the duo visited some illegal mining sites in the richly endowed lead / zinc belt.

He said the arrested Nigerians have been in active connivance with foreigners to carry out massive illegal mining in the state thereby depriving the country of revenue.

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The government has since taken a number of actions including suspending the issuance of new licences for the small - scale mining in the country, and it has announced the retrieval of some illegal mining equipment, surrendered by the operators following the massive drive to clamp down on their activities.

Government in April 2017 placed a six month moratorium on illegal and small - scale mining in the country to halt the massive destruction of the environment and pollution of river bodies.