The image depicts an outdoor artisanal mining site in Katon Rikkos, Nigeria, under a clear, bright blue sky

The image depicts an outdoor artisanal mining site in Katon Rikkos, Nigeria, under a clear, bright blue sky. The terrain consists of extensive, disturbed reddish-brown earth mounds and excavated pits. Approximately 15 to 20 individuals, predominantly adult males, are distributed across the scene. In the foreground and mid-ground, several sections of blue plastic piping are partially buried in the excavated earth, running diagonally from upper left to lower right, indicating water transport. On the far left, an adult male wearing a red shirt and dark trousers sits on a prominent earth mound, looking towards the viewer. To the right of the frame's center, a cluster of approximately 10 to 12 individuals is gathered around a shallow, muddy excavation pit. This group includes men and at least one person wearing a red top and a patterned skirt, holding a red bucket or basin. Several individuals in this group are observing the pit, with some leaning forward. One person in a dark jacket and cap is positioned directly over the excavation. To the immediate right of this central group, an individual in a light-colored shirt and dark trousers walks down into a lower excavated area. In the bottom right foreground, a section of an off-white bucket or container is visible near more disturbed earth. The overall scene shows manual earthwork and processing activity.