However, there is a resurgence of ASGM activities in northern Nigeria most especially in Niger State in recent years. This resurgence, however, has come at a price – namely, devastating lead poisoning of children and others from lead-contaminated gold ore, in addition to extensive mercury exposure (whose effects have not yet fully materialized) and significant emissions of mercury into the air and soil.
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