FG revokes 5,793 mining licences in six years, operators blame insecurity

• Revoked licences not used, operators failed to start mining, says ministry official • Miners shunning mining sites because of kidnappers, insurgents – Association The Federal Government has revoked at least 5,793 inactive mining licences, investigation by The PUNCH has revealed. Our correspondents learnt that the licences that were revoked included mining, exploration, quarry and…