Government, security officials aiding illegal mining – Taraba governor
Miners seek review of monazite restrictions At the meeting, the state chairman of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Association, Emmanuel George, asked Mr Kefas to reconsider restrictions on monazite mining, saying the policy had pushed many miners into illegal operations.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has alleged that some government and security officials are facilitating illegal mining in the state.
The governor said the proposed reforms would require cooperation among the state government, federal mining authorities, security agencies, financial institutions, miners’ associations and host communities.
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