In Cameroon, most mining project fail, yet some individuals make millions.
This investigation into ‘virtual mining’ exposed a number of corrupt practices by officials, some of whom made millions from the speculation on Cameroon’s mining permits. Meanwhile, the projects fail to deliver their promises of development.
Published on African Arguments.
Emmanuel
http://www.emmanuel-freudenthal.com
Emmanuel Freudenthal is a freelance reporter based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has conducted investigations all over Africa for a decade, from nerdy open-source journalism to extended trips in conflict zones.
