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Illegal mining blamed on government’s inaction
The lack of government action has contributed to illegal mining in the country. This is according to experts who are observing the developments around the illegal miners currently trapped underground at the Stilfontein Mine in the North West. While the 2002 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act aims to make provision for equitable and sustainable access to the country’s mineral…
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Families urge authorities to rescue illegal gold miners in South Africa | DW News
Authorities in South Africa are involved in a weeks-long stand-off at a disused mine. Police have cut off food and water supplies, to force out hundreds of illegal miners searching for leftover gold. It’s not clear whether the men are trapped – or refusing to come out and face arrest. DW’s Dianne Hawker reports from the abandoned mine and discusses…
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‘We are rescuing criminals here’ – Govt to save illegal miners stuck in NW shaft
A plan has been set in motion to rescue hundreds, if not thousands, of illegal miners at an abandoned shaft in Stilfontein in the North West. The plan comes after local government roped in mining experts and community leaders to find a solution to an impasse between law enforcement and zama zamas underground at the old Buffelsfontein mine. [ad_2] source
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Illegal Mining | Hunger, dehydration force illegal miners to re-surface
Illegal mining is again on the police’s radar with the Vala Umgodi task teams in the North West stamping the authority of the state. 225 illegal miners were arrested in the North West after they emerged from an old mining shaft in Orkney due to starvation and dehydration. Hunger and dehydration force illegal miners to re-surface Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda…
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News Night: Minerals Commission Boss Exposes Active Illegal Mining Behind Police Station & More
News Night: Minerals Commission Boss Exposes Active Illegal Mining Behind Police Station & More #NewsNight #MyJoyOnline #JoyNews Subscribe for more videos just like this: Follow us on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Click on this for more news: [ad_2] source
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#NoToGalamsey: Mining ongoing behind a basic school at Manso Amenfi | JoyNews Today
Get informed with our comprehensive coverage of Ghana’s Midday News and other significant topics, including current affairs and news updates, for a thorough understanding of the latest happenings in the country #JoyNewsToday #MyJoyOnline Subscribe for more videos just like this: Facebook: Twitter: [ad_2] source
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