尼日利亚的锂开采蓬勃发展,以中国公司为主,引起了人们对安全和监管的担忧。
Nigeria's booming lithium mining, dominated by Chinese firms, raises concerns over safety and regulation.
由于全球需求,尼日利亚的个体锂采矿业正在蓬勃发展,吸引了许多工人,包括家庭和儿童,从事不受管制的而且往往是非法的采矿活动。
Nigeria's artisanal lithium mining industry is booming due to global demand, attracting many workers, including families and children, to unregulated and often illegal mining.
虽然采矿者的收入可大大高于最低工资,但缺乏安全和环境准则引起了对潜在危害和损害的关切。
While miners can earn significantly more than the minimum wage, the lack of safety and environmental guidelines raises concerns about potential hazards and damage.
中国公司在投资中占主导地位,人们呼吁加强监管,以减少环境风险和地方冲突。
Chinese companies dominate investments, and there are calls for better regulation to mitigate environmental risks and local conflicts.