Tag: Mining

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

More than 40 people, mostly women, were killed after an illegal gold…

Soldiers shoot dead at least seven miners in Ghana

At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers…

South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining ‘kingpin’

South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

This story contains details, including a video, that some people may find…

Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

Disturbing videos have emerged showing the dire situation at a disused gold…

Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000…

Joseph Winter Joseph Winter

Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines

Along with about 600 other men, Ndumiso lives and works in a…

Nomsa Maseko Nomsa Maseko

The women of Zimbaqua in a job reserved for men

The women of Zimbaqua mine is the first African mine with an…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh