Where is the gold?

The article discusses the presence of gold in Nigeria and its cultural and economic significance. It notes that gold has long been used by older generations for adornment and wealth preservation, and is found in rural communities where artisanal miners extract it with rudimentary equipment. The piece also touches on the disconnect between the local miners and the international markets where the gold eventually ends up. The author reflects on the irony of Nigerians being unaware of the country's gold resources, as illustrated by a friend's surprised reaction to news about illegal mining deaths.

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