Tag #Illegal Mining

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78 Dead in South African Illegal Mine Rescue Operation

At least 78 bodies of illegal miners have been recovered from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, following a rescue operation launched after a court order. Over 100 miners were rescued and arrested for illegal mining, while authorities suspect hundreds more remain trapped.

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Over 100 Dead in South Africa Mine After Authorities Cut Off Supplies

Over 100 illegal miners have died, and hundreds more remain trapped in South Africa's abandoned Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, sparking a delayed rescue operation that began this week.

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South Africa Mine Rescue: 18 Dead, 26 Rescued, Hundreds Missing

Rescuers recovered at least 18 bodies and 26 survivors from South Africa's Buffelsfontein gold mine on Tuesday, where hundreds of illegal miners were trapped for months during a standoff with authorities; over 100 miners are believed dead, and 400 remain missing, according to the Mining Affected Com...

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Hundreds of Illegal Miners Trapped, Dozens Dead in South African Gold Mine

Hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after months underground, with at least 100 dead and 34 survivors rescued so far, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining and the criticism of authorities' initial response.

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Assam Coal Mine Flooding: One Dead, Six Trapped

Nine miners were trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine in Assam, India, on Monday; one is dead, two are feared dead, and six remain trapped, while a survivor described clinging to a rope for 50 minutes in 15-18 meters of water before rescue; the mine was deemed illegal and under investigat...

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78 Dead, 160+ Rescued From Abandoned South African Gold Mine After Government Standoff

At least 78 miners died, and more than 160 survived after being trapped for over two months in an abandoned South African gold mine following a government attempt to force their surrender by cutting off supplies; a rescue operation is now underway.

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159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies

At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.

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South Africa Mine Rescue: 15 Dead, 34 Rescued

A rescue operation is underway at a disused South African gold mine, where 15 bodies have been recovered and 34 miners rescued, after over 100 miners are reported dead following a government crackdown on illegal mining.

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South Africa Mine Rescue: 20+ Rescued, 15 Dead

Over 20 undocumented miners were rescued from an abandoned South African gold mine in two days, while 15 bodies were recovered, bringing the death toll to 24 since August; authorities believe hundreds more might be trapped.

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100+ Dead in South African Mine Standoff

At least 100 miners have died in a South African abandoned gold mine after a standoff with police who cut off food and water supplies, with 18 bodies recovered and hundreds still underground.

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Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon

In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...

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