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ANALYSIS: The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining | Mukoko News

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1 min readBy Aaron Cole

ANALYSIS: The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining

By Aaron Cole·October 28, 2026·Nigeria

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Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.

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Length: 37 words · 1 min read
Published: October 28, 2026
Byline: Aaron Cole
Source: Premium Times