Publisher: Al Jazeera
Title: Gold & the goddess: How mining polluted Nigeria's sacred Osun River
Author: Mayeni Jones
Date of Publication: 2022-09-02
Citation style language: APA 7th Edition
Citation: Jones, M. (2022, September 2). Gold & the goddess: How mining polluted Nigeria's sacred Osun River. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2022/9/2/how-mining-polluted-nigerias-world-famous-river-and-upset-life
Pollution Type: Mercury contamination, Cyanide pollution, Heavy metals (Lead)
Impact Dimension: Cultural desecration, Livelihood destruction, Public health crisis
Actor Type: Artisanal miners, Religious devotees, Government regulators, Foreign mining corporations
Response Type: Community resistance, Regulatory failure
Evidence Type: Water testing data, Visual documentation, Personal testimonies
Policy Mention: UNESCO World Heritage Convention, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act
Key Finding: Mining contamination directly threatens UNESCO site integrity
Health Risk Projection: Neurological damage from mercury exposure