has closed down a Chinese mining firm, Ruitai Mining Company, for failing to produce an operation licence.
Mr Eno said the firm could not provide authorisation documents for titanium ore mining in Ibeno community of the state. He added that during inspection, it was discovered that the firm could not produce a mining license as well as an Environmental Impact Assessment report to show impact of its operations on the host community.
“On critical examination of the site amidst tight security, the Managing Director of the company, Zeng Zhonghuan and a director, Huang Ying, were not available at the site. The available staff members could not provide any information or documents,” Mr Uno said.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)
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