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Lawsuit Alleges Illegal Coal Mining by Blue Solving in Asturias
Promining filed a lawsuit against Blue Solving for illegal coal mining at the Cerredo mine in Asturias, Spain, alleging that the company falsely claimed to be conducting graphite research while extracting coal, leading to an accident that killed five miners and injured four; this follows a previous ...
Lawsuit Alleges Illegal Coal Mining by Blue Solving in Asturias
Promining filed a lawsuit against Blue Solving for illegal coal mining at the Cerredo mine in Asturias, Spain, alleging that the company falsely claimed to be conducting graphite research while extracting coal, leading to an accident that killed five miners and injured four; this follows a previous ...
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56% Bias Score
Illegal Quarry Mining Causes Deaths, Destruction in Bulawayo
Illegal quarry mining in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, has caused the drowning deaths of two children in flooded pits, destroyed homes, and created significant environmental damage, despite some miners attempting to mitigate the risks and the Bulawayo City Council defending the operations.
Illegal Quarry Mining Causes Deaths, Destruction in Bulawayo
Illegal quarry mining in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, has caused the drowning deaths of two children in flooded pits, destroyed homes, and created significant environmental damage, despite some miners attempting to mitigate the risks and the Bulawayo City Council defending the operations.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Mine Owner Faces Prison After Illegal Mine Collapse
A Turkish mine owner faces up to nine years in prison for the death of a 33-year-old miner in a June 2023 illegal mine collapse in Zonguldak; the miner's widow gave birth three days after the accident.
Turkish Mine Owner Faces Prison After Illegal Mine Collapse
A Turkish mine owner faces up to nine years in prison for the death of a 33-year-old miner in a June 2023 illegal mine collapse in Zonguldak; the miner's widow gave birth three days after the accident.
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44% Bias Score
Ghana's Illegal Mining Crisis: Environmental Devastation and Loss of Life
Illegal mining in Ghana is causing widespread environmental destruction, threatening the cocoa industry and claiming lives; the government is struggling to curb the problem despite various initiatives.
Ghana's Illegal Mining Crisis: Environmental Devastation and Loss of Life
Illegal mining in Ghana is causing widespread environmental destruction, threatening the cocoa industry and claiming lives; the government is struggling to curb the problem despite various initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
South Africa Mine Rescue: 246 Miners Saved, 78 Dead
A specialized mine rescue operation in South Africa successfully brought 246 surviving illegal miners and 78 bodies to the surface from a 1,280-meter-deep abandoned gold mine, using a technologically advanced cage and camera system after an initial refusal by authorities to assist led to at least 87...
South Africa Mine Rescue: 246 Miners Saved, 78 Dead
A specialized mine rescue operation in South Africa successfully brought 246 surviving illegal miners and 78 bodies to the surface from a 1,280-meter-deep abandoned gold mine, using a technologically advanced cage and camera system after an initial refusal by authorities to assist led to at least 87...
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40% Bias Score
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
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44% Bias Score
79 Unidentified Bodies Recovered from South Africa's Stilfontein Mine; Lesotho to Assist in Identification
Following a government siege and rescue operation at South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in January 2025, 88 bodies of illegal miners were recovered, with 79 awaiting identification via DNA testing; the Lesotho government is assisting, given the suspected nationality of some victims.
79 Unidentified Bodies Recovered from South Africa's Stilfontein Mine; Lesotho to Assist in Identification
Following a government siege and rescue operation at South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in January 2025, 88 bodies of illegal miners were recovered, with 79 awaiting identification via DNA testing; the Lesotho government is assisting, given the suspected nationality of some victims.
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36% Bias Score
Murder of Bolivian Indigenous Leader Highlights Illegal Mining Conflict
The body of Bolivian indigenous leader Francisco Marupa, 66, was found murdered in the Madidi protected area; indigenous groups blame illegal miners, while the government cites a personal dispute, amidst a wider context of land grabs and violence spanning six years.
Murder of Bolivian Indigenous Leader Highlights Illegal Mining Conflict
The body of Bolivian indigenous leader Francisco Marupa, 66, was found murdered in the Madidi protected area; indigenous groups blame illegal miners, while the government cites a personal dispute, amidst a wider context of land grabs and violence spanning six years.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Yanomami People See Improvement After Crackdown on Illegal Mining
In Brazil's Amazon, President Lula da Silva's two-year operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami territory has led to reduced infant mortality and hunger, reversing the devastation caused by the previous government's inaction, although significant challenges remain.
Brazil's Yanomami People See Improvement After Crackdown on Illegal Mining
In Brazil's Amazon, President Lula da Silva's two-year operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami territory has led to reduced infant mortality and hunger, reversing the devastation caused by the previous government's inaction, although significant challenges remain.
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44% Bias Score
78 Dead in South African Gold Mine After Food Supply Cut-off
In South Africa, 78 illegal miners died in the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their food supply, forcing some to resort to cannibalism; 324 others were rescued, sparking outrage and calls for investigations into police conduct.
78 Dead in South African Gold Mine After Food Supply Cut-off
In South Africa, 78 illegal miners died in the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their food supply, forcing some to resort to cannibalism; 324 others were rescued, sparking outrage and calls for investigations into police conduct.
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40% Bias Score
Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
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60% Bias Score
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
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56% Bias Score
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