Blood Gold: A Deadly Combination of Corruption and Design The recent deaths of 37 suspected illegal goldminers in a Nigerian prison cell are a stark reminder that the pursuit of profit can lead to catastrophe when combined with corruption and design flaws.
The tragedy in Minna highlights the darker side of the global mineral trade, where artisanal miners are lured by promises of easy wealth only to find themselves caught up in a web of violence and exploitation.
The survivor's account of overcrowding and inadequate ventilation paints a grim picture of what amounts to custodial neglect.