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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...
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.
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...
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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DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Smuggling of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple, alleging its subsidiaries smuggled conflict minerals from Congolese mines via Rwanda, contributing to human rights abuses and armed conflict; Apple denies the allegations, citing its supplier oversight and conflict mineral reporting.
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Smuggling of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple, alleging its subsidiaries smuggled conflict minerals from Congolese mines via Rwanda, contributing to human rights abuses and armed conflict; Apple denies the allegations, citing its supplier oversight and conflict mineral reporting.
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South Africa's Illegal Miners: A Life Underground
This article details the dangerous lives of illegal miners in South Africa's abandoned mines, highlighting the economic hardship that drives them to this life.
South Africa's Illegal Miners: A Life Underground
This article details the dangerous lives of illegal miners in South Africa's abandoned mines, highlighting the economic hardship that drives them to this life.
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South Africa Plans Mine Rescue for Illegal Miners
South African authorities are forming a rescue plan for illegal miners trapped in a deep, disused gold mine after initially refusing to intervene.
South Africa Plans Mine Rescue for Illegal Miners
South African authorities are forming a rescue plan for illegal miners trapped in a deep, disused gold mine after initially refusing to intervene.
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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.
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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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.
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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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...
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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South Africa: 16 Miners Rescued, 9 Dead in Illegal Mining Incidents
South African authorities rescued 16 illegal miners in Mpumalanga province, while recovering three bodies; a separate operation in Stilfontein, North West Province, saw six deaths and the resurfacing of at least 26 miners from a group of over 1,387, who were allegedly coerced into working by armed g...
South Africa: 16 Miners Rescued, 9 Dead in Illegal Mining Incidents
South African authorities rescued 16 illegal miners in Mpumalanga province, while recovering three bodies; a separate operation in Stilfontein, North West Province, saw six deaths and the resurfacing of at least 26 miners from a group of over 1,387, who were allegedly coerced into working by armed g...
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South Africa to Rescue Trapped Illegal Miners
The South African government shifts from a hardline approach to rescuing illegal miners trapped in a deep mine shaft, highlighting the dangers and complexities of illegal mining in the country.
South Africa to Rescue Trapped Illegal Miners
The South African government shifts from a hardline approach to rescuing illegal miners trapped in a deep mine shaft, highlighting the dangers and complexities of illegal mining in the country.
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South Africa Mine Trapped Miners
Thousands of illegal miners are trapped in a South African mine, prompting a government crackdown.
South Africa Mine Trapped Miners
Thousands of illegal miners are trapped in a South African mine, prompting a government crackdown.
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