The image displays an open-pit mining or excavation site in Katon Rikkos, Nigeria, characterized by significant soil displacement and active human presence

The image displays an open-pit mining or excavation site in Katon Rikkos, Nigeria, characterized by significant soil displacement and active human presence. The terrain consists of disturbed earth, composed primarily of reddish-brown and tan soil and loose rock, forming steep, uneven slopes and depressions. Pockets of standing water and mud are visible at lower elevations within the pit. Approximately 18 to 20 adult males are distributed throughout the scene. Several individuals are actively engaged in excavation work in the lower, muddy sections of the pit, bending over, and appearing to use hand tools such as shovels or picks. One individual in the central-lower area wears a light brown garment with the word "EFFEC" partially visible on the back. Others are positioned on the upper and mid-level slopes, with a group of approximately five men seated or reclining on the slope in the upper-left quadrant, seemingly resting or observing. Their attire is casual and utilitarian, including t-shirts, shirts, trousers, and head coverings such as hats and bandanas; no specialized safety equipment like hard hats or reflective vests is discernible. Wooden stakes are vertically embedded in various sections of the slopes, possibly indicating structural support or demarcation. Scattered white plastic debris, consistent with discarded bottles or bags, is visible on the ground in the foreground and within the excavation. The scene is brightly illuminated by direct sunlight, indicating daytime conditions.