The source is an article published by Premium Times, a Nigerian investigative journalism platform, focusing on the booming but illicit tin mining industry in Plateau State. The article highlights how the rising global demand for tin, driven by the transition to renewable energy, has fuelled illegal mining operations, bypassing regulatory frameworks and denying the government revenue.

Despite the surge in production, the solid mineral sector remains a small contributor to Nigeria’s GDP. The article underscores the challenges faced by the government in tackling illegal mining and its impact on the local community.

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