[2] According to archeologist Nicole N. Lambert, metallurgical traces and discovery sites proves relation between Mauritanian metallurgy and the introduction of Berbers into the western Sahara and the Sahel.

The runoff from the mine was stored in a plastic-lined retention pond and was very close to the city's water supply.

MORAK, in order to boost support, offered free drinking water and placed fences around the facility, but had little effect on public opinion.

The Mauritanian government allegedly suppressed information regarding the mine's safety issues and MORAK fired employees who reported health problems.

[4] As of 2011, the Mauritanian government was planning to expand and rehabilitate the water supply system in Akjoujt and several other cities and towns.