Tag #Illegal Mining

South Africa's Mining Decline Fuels Illegal Gold Rush

South Africa's mining industry, once a pillar of its economy and a symbol of white supremacy, has drastically declined since the end of apartheid, leading to widespread unemployment and the rise of a massive, dangerous informal mining sector producing an estimated 21 billion Rand (1.4 billion Euros ...

78 Dead, 246 Arrested in South African Mine Rescue

A South African police operation rescued 246 illegal miners from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein on January 15th, recovering 78 bodies; the miners had been trapped for months, and the government's actions in blocking supplies are under scrutiny for potentially causing deaths.

78 Dead in South African Mine Disaster Amidst Outrage Over Government Response

The recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine has sparked outrage, as most miners died of starvation and dehydration after authorities blocked their escape routes and supplies, while over 240 survivors face charges.

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.

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.

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.

87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies

In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.

South Africa Mine Rescue: 78 Dead, 200+ Survivors

Following a court order, a South African gold mine rescue operation concluded, recovering at least 78 bodies and over 200 survivors; volunteers report no miners remain trapped, though survivors face legal action for illegal mining.

78 Dead, 166 Rescued After South Africa Mine Rescue

At least 78 bodies have been recovered and 166 miners rescued from a Stilfontein gold mine following a three-day rescue operation; the operation began after South African police cut off vital supplies in November in an attempt to end illegal mining, resulting in at least 109 deaths from starvation a...

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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.

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.