Publisher: The Cable
Title: Investigation: How illegal mining fuels poverty, river pollution, sacred grove desecration in Osun
Author: TheCable Investigative Team
Date of Publication: 2022-09-18
Citation style language: APA 7th Edition
Citation: The Cable Investigative Team. (2022, September 18). Investigation: How illegal mining fuels poverty, river pollution, sacred grove desecration in Osun. The Cable. https://www.thecable.ng/investigation-how-illegal-mining-fuels-poverty-river-pollution-sacred-grove-desecration-in-osun/
Pollution Type: Mercury contamination, Cyanide pollution, Heavy metals (Lead)
Impact Dimension: Economic devastation, Cultural desecration, Environmental degradation
Actor Type: Illegal miners, Local communities, Traditional rulers, Government regulators
Response Type: Investigative exposure, Community advocacy
Evidence Type: Water testing data, Field documentation, Victim testimonies
Policy Mention: Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007
Key Finding: Mining pollution perpetuates poverty cycles
Health Risk Projection: Intergenerational poisoning