The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom

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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom. (2026, October 16). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/16/the-artisanal-miners-behind-nigerias-lithium-boom?traffic_source=rss

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Artisanal miners in Nigeria are at the center of a lithium boom driven by global demand for clean energy. These miners report unsafe working conditions and the use of child labor, while communities express concern over delayed benefits from the growing investment in the sector. The piece highlights the challenges faced by local workers as larger investments pour into the industry.

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Nasarawa state in Nigeria is at the heart of the country's lithium mining boom, driven by global demand for clean energy technologies. Artisanal miners are hoping to benefit from this growth but face numerous challenges such as unsafe working conditions and the use of child labor. Light Oriye Tamunotonye, a local journalist, has collaborated on reporting these issues, highlighting that communities in Nasarawa have yet to see tangible benefits despite increased investment in lithium mining.

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Light Oriye Tamunotonye Nasarawa Nigeria

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Nigeria GPE · 2× Light Oriye Tamunotonye ORG · 1× Nasarawa GPE · 1×

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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the global clean energy race.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16

2026-10-16 · Al Jazeera

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The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the global clean energy race. asserted

miners → hope → race

But as investment grows, they say they face unsafe working conditions, child labour concerns and communities still waiting to see the benefits. asserted

they → grow → benefits