Minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake.

…says 374 illegal mining sites identified, arrests 743 suspects; secures 5 convictions

…as youths demand investigations into dangerous mining activities in Kogi

By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Thursday, urged youths in Kogi State to persuade their community leaders to stop shielding illegal miners to protect the environment.