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South Africa mining standoff: Reports say 700 held underground by criminal gangs
Hundreds of people remain underground in an illegal gold mine in South Africa. The rescue operation has been delayed as the cage that will be lowered down the shaft hasn’t arrived. On Sunday, 14 people, including a teenage boy, resurfaced and were taken into custody. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Stilfontein in the North West province, South Africa. Subscribe…
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South Africa mine rescue operation: Experts lower camera into disused gold mine
Rescue experts in South Africa have lowered a camera into a disused gold mine, to check on the state of hundreds of miners underground. Rights groups and families say police are trying to starve the miners out by refusing to deliver food. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Stilfontein, South Africa. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter Find…
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South Africa illegal mining standoff: Hundreds remain underground in disused gold mine
A standoff between hundreds of illegal miners in a disused goldmine and police at the shaft’s entrance continues in South Africa’s North West Province. Volunteers have made little progress in bringing miners to the surface. The government says it’s now planning a professional rescue operation. That’s after a court ordered police to stop blocking access. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports…
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South Africa sand mining: Environment activists raise the alarm on violations
Environmental groups say illegal sand mining is taking a damaging toll in South Africa. But for many, it’s a crucial source of income in a country where one third of the population is unemployed. And global appetite for sand is keeping miners busy. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Burgersfort, in northern South Africa. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us…
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Iranian medium-range ballistic missiles used in Israel strike: Analysis
Iran has launched nearly 200 missiles directly at Israel. The Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack was in response to the killing of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah as well as a top Iranian commander. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran has made “a big mistake.” He warns it will pay for the attack on Tuesday night. Netanyahu…
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Bodies of coal miners wheeled out in mine carts after Iran explosion
Mine carts that normally carry coal are being used to retrieve the bodies of workers killed in an explosion at a mine in eastern Iran. State media says a methane leak caused a blast which killed more than 50 people, and left several workers trapped underground. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our…
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