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The house of representatives has asked the federal government to set up a special task force to “flush out” illegal miners.
The green chamber passed the resolution at plenary on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Ibrahim Halims, the deputy majority leader. He said illegal mining is a challenge “bedevilling” the solid minerals sector and its attendant effect is detrimental to the environment, national security, and economic growth.
He said some state governors have signed executive orders banning illegal mining due to the harmful activities to protect host communities.
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