Chinese Mining Operations Temporarily Suspended Following Animal Poisonings in Niger

A mission report published by a delegation of members from the commune of Tabelot, in conjunction with the Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (FDS), found that chemicals used in the processing of gold by Chinese-owned company Sahara SARL in Fasso locality, 21 miles from Tabelot, contaminated the commune's well water, leading to the death of around 50 animals.