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This image depicts an active artisanal mining or quarrying operation in Katon Rikkos, Nigeria, under bright daylight. The scene features an open, excavated landscape characterized by disturbed earth, significant mud, and standing water. Approximately fifteen to twenty individuals, primarily adult males, are distributed across the site. In the immediate foreground, a man wearing a purple shirt, dark trousers, and a grey cap is seen from behind, wading in a muddy trench and wielding a pick-axe. To his right, another shirtless man, in black trousers with red accents, bends over, digging into the wet ground with his bare hands. Throughout the midground, several other men are engaged in various activities: some stand holding shovels or picks, others observe, and some sit on mounds of excavated soil. Their clothing is casual and appears stained with mud and dirt; some wear hats or caps. To the left of the scene, a large, turbid, light brown body of water borders the active work area, with some scattered green vegetation, possibly banana plants, along its edge. In the background, a dump truck is partially visible on elevated ground, surrounded by more workers and excavated material. The farthest background reveals a steep, eroded cliff face or hillside composed of light brown soil, with sparse, dry-looking vegetation. The lighting is direct, casting distinct shadows across the terrain, indicating daytime. The ground is uneven, marked by trenches, piles of earth, and pooling water.
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