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The perils of S. Africa's illegal mining sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been ...
Stilfontein disaster exposes scale of South Africa's illegal mining challenge
The recent Stilfontein disaster, claiming 78 lives, has exposed the devastating scale of South Africa's illegal gold mining ...
The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in ...
At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff
Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold ...
Dozens of Dead Pulled From Illegal South African Gold Mine After Standoff With Authorities
The prospectors were trapped underground for months as police, on orders from South Africa’s government, attempted to starve ...
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South Africa starts rescuing illegal gold miners trapped for months
An operation to rescue illegal gold miners who are stranded in deep underground shafts in South Africa’s North West province got under way on Jan 13, ending a months-long stand-off over their fate.
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BIG READ: The perils of South Africa’s illegal mining sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft is just one of 6 000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.