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The perils of illegal mining: a survivor's six-month nightmare
A miner who endured six months trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa has recounted the terrifying experience he faced ...
Investment in Africa: Free trade area agreement powers continent's energy future
Juliya Arbisman, Niyati Ahuja and Hyuna Yong of Reed Smith LLP discuss the recently implemented Agreement on African ...
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The perils of South 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 ...
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Underground Nightmare: The Human Cost of Illegal Mining in South Africa
In South Africa, nearly 2,000 illegal miners faced starvation and dire conditions in abandoned mines after a police crackdown. Many miners died due to lack of food and supplies. This illegal mining ...
South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
The miner, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisals, said he surfaced on ...
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South Africa: Police operation nabs over 17,000 trapped miners
More than 17,000 alleged illegal miners, many from neighbouring countries, have surfaced in South Africa during a police ...
Next Africa: How the South African Mining Tragedy Unfolded
South African rescue workers retrieved 78 bodies from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal extractors have been involved in a months-long standoff with the authorities. Civil ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
S.Africa Rescuers Say Clearance Of Clandestine Miners Now Over
Rescuers racing to clear a disused South African gold shaft of illegal miners said Thursday a final sweep appeared to show ...
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MACUA Appeals to Constitutional Court to Rescue Illegal Miners Trapped in Stilfontein
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action ... iAfrica stands as one of South Africa's most enduring portals. In 2018, Africa.com acquired iAfrica, consolidating its position in the digital ...