ANALYSIS: The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining
Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Cole, as published by Premium Times · · 1 min read
Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.

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