South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns
South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.
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More Than 100 Miners Died of Starvation or Dehydration After Being Trapped in Abandoned Shaft for Months: Reports
A rescue mission is underway for hundreds of illegal miners thought to have been trapped for months in an abandoned shaft in South Africa, according to reports. More than 100 people are believed ...
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A Nightmare Unfolds in an Abandoned African Gold Mine
Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where ... to force hundreds of informal miners illegally operating in abandoned shafts to resurface has backfired spectacularly.
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Why hundreds of miners are still trapped and feared starving in an abandoned South Africa mine
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their response after civic groups said hundreds of miners have been trapped deep in an abandoned gold ...
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Why Hundreds of Miners Are Still Trapped and Feared Starving in an Abandoned South Africa Mine
Why Hundreds of Miners Are Still Trapped and Feared Starving in an Abandoned South Africa Mine CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their ...