The text discusses the dangerous and exploitative conditions of lithium mining in northern Nigeria, where children often work in hazardous environments to support their families. Abdullahi Sabiu, a miner, acknowledges the risks but emphasizes the necessity of mining for survival. The illegal artisanal mining industry is largely unregulated, with many children, including orphans, involved in the labor. The situation is exacerbated by the involvement of Chinese businesses in Nigeria's extractive sector, leading to economic losses and increased insecurity. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)