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Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about a week after resurfacing from a disused mine in South Africa where 246 survivors were rescued and 78 bodies were retrieved last week.
A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in grim recovery operation.
South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining 'kingpin'
South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who is accused of controlling operations at an abandoned gold mine where 78 corpses were discovered last week. The police force said officials had helped James Neo Tshoaeli,
Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests
Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs.
The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.
Illegal Miner Lifted From S.African Gold Shaft Dies In Hospital
An illegal miner lifted from an abandoned gold pit in South Africa has died in hospital, health officials said, raising the toll from the site to 88 since August.
Illegal Gold Mining Ringleader Escapes With Police Help
A suspected leader of an illegal gold mining operation in South Africa, James Neo Tshoaeli, has reportedly escaped custody with alleged assistance from police officers. Tshoaeli, who goes by the nickname "Tiger,
Mining ringleader escaped during S Africa disaster ‘with help from officers’
Nearly 2,000 miners were working illegally underground at the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine south west of Johannesburg, police said.
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Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. Gold prices hit record ...
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Chamber of Mines urges comprehensive approach to tackle illegal mining
By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged the government to adopt a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy to ...
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Cops, Army deputized vs illegal mining, sand and gravel operators
The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has deputized the police and military to arrest people involved in illegal mining ...
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Tragic End for Activist: The Fight Against Illegal Mining
Social activist K Jagbar Ali, known for opposing illegal mining in Thirumayam, was murdered. Four suspects, including a stone ...
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South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
The miners were emaciated from lack of food, which was hard to come by since police cracked down on their illegal mining and for a time halted the supply deliveries. Usually the men would eat meat ...
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Nigeria: NSCDC Seals 'Illegal' Mining Site, Gas Plant in Ebonyi
An official said the sealing of the "illegal" mining site and the gas plant would remain in force until the end of the investigation and assured that suspects would soon be arraigned at the end of the ...
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Mass Arrests in West Africa Illegal Mining Operation
A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure ...
Police bust illegal mining and drug ring, seize chrome worth over R1 million
Major crackdown in Limpopo leads to the arrest of 20 suspects for illegal mining and drug dealing, with police seizing chrome ...