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Rise of illegal gold mining in Africa

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 abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.

NBC News · 1d

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 illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.

Cape Times on MSN · 1d

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 crisis

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to order a national inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff.

Reuters · 1d

South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege

South African rescuers ended their attempts on Thursday to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a police siege, as a local volunteer described the horror of extracting their bodies from deep underground.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police 'smoke them out' tactics

The miners are suspected to have died of starvation and dehydration, although no causes of death have been released.

Newsday3d

78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff. Toll is expected to rise

STILFONTEIN, South Africa — Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for ...

The Independent2d

78 found dead in illegal South Africa gold mine - with hundreds still trapped

The government says they are robbing South Africa of more than $1 billion a year in gold. Authorities said that more than 1,500 people have been arrested for mining illegally in the ...

ABC News3d

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 mine STILFONTEIN, South Africa -- Rescuers and volunteers have ...

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