South African police say ringleader in illegal gold mining disaster allowed to escape by officers
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,
South African police hunt gang leader of illegal mine where dozens died
South African police are hunting a gang leader from Lesotho believed to have controlled operations at an illegal gold mine where 78 bodies were recovered last week after months of police siege.
Dozens of Dead Pulled From Illegal South African Gold Mine After Standoff With Authorities
The prospectors were trapped underground for months as police, on orders from South Africa’s government, attempted to starve them out.
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.
At least 100 people reportedly dead in illegal South African gold mine as rescues continue
Arguing that the miners had entered the mine without permission, authorities reportedly cracked down by cutting off their access to food and water.
South African Police Launch Manhunt for Gang Leader of Illegal Mine
South African police have launched a manhunt for a Lesotho gang member believed to have controlled operations at an illegal gold mine where 78 bodies were recovered last week during a police siege, from which he escaped.
Pakistan's Reko Diq mine to generate $74 billion in free cash flow over 37 years, Barrick CEO says
The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan is expected to generate approximately $74 billion in free cash flow over the ...
Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners
ACCRA, Ghana -- Soldiers killed at least seven people at a gold mine in southern Ghana, the West African country's military said.
The controversial gold mine set to go before a planning inquiry
Campaign group Save Our Sperrins was formed in 2015 to oppose the mine's development and Emmet McAleer, a former independent ...
Deadly Colorado gold mine malfunction deemed “operator error,” sheriff says
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine elevator breakdown was “not attributed to current mine practices or equipment malfunctions,” ...
Operator error blamed for elevator incident that led to death of guide at former Colorado gold mine
Authorities say an incident involving an elevator at a former Colorado gold mine that led to the death of a tour guide and ...
Endeavour Mining: Shareholder Value Creation Gains Momentum On Bullish Gold And Financial De-Leverage
Endeavour Mining plc receives a Buy rating due to strong financials, robust gold production, and favorable gold price outlook, enhancing shareholder ...
Chinese miner Zijin restarts gold production at major Colombian project following attack
China's Zijin Mining Group has restarted gold production at its Buritica project in Colombia, a company source told Reuters ...
At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff
Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold ...