South Africa's illegal gold miners are locked in an underground standoff with police
Surviving on a diet of toothpaste and toilet paper, South Africa's notorious "zama-zama" illegal miners continue a weeks-long standoff with police in the darkness of a disused gold mine.
South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.
Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice
Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been trying to disrupt the illicit gold mining economy by cutting off water,
What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine
Such illegal mining has long been going on across South Africa. The standoff in Stilfontein — now in its third week — has highlighted the extent of illegal mining in the country. Police ...
Failure to implement policy contributing to illegal mining crisis
Association says the government does not ‘have the will to act’ and the solution is regulation to allow artisanal miners to work legally
Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Along with about 600 other men, Ndumiso lives and works in a small gang-controlled "town" - complete with markets and a red light district - that has grown up deep underground at a disused gold mine in South Africa.
South Africa police vow to rescue miners amid NGO criticism
STORY: South African police and military personnel said rescue operations for miners trapped underground were underway on Thursday (November 21).Concerns have been mounting over the well-being of the hundreds of illegal miners believed to be stuck in a disused mine shaft more than a mile below the surface.
Why police are in a standoff with people working an abandoned South African mine
For weeks, police have been stationed at the opening of an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, trying to smoke out the people illegally working deep inside. Here's what we know so far.
South Africa: 4,000 Illegal Gold Miners Still Trapped Underground; Police Block Supplies
Estimated hundreds of illegal miners are still being trapped underground in South Africa's North West province after a court has ordered police to let them leave. For weeks, authorities had blocked supply lines of food and water to force the miners out.
South Africa illegal mining standoff: Police plan to bring hundreds of people above ground
Police have barred residents from helping an operation to rescue hundreds of informal miners from a disused gold mine, in South Africa.
Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s economy as election looms
Illegal gold mining, known locally as “galamsey,” has spread across Ghana this year, driven by a historic rise in global gold ...
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Illegal mining | Extraction efforts continue in Stilfontein
Police are monitoring exit points as extraction efforts continue at the abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein, North ...
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R600m court bid launched over alleged illegal mining at Optimum
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Assam: Illegal mining sparks controversy in West Kamrup, locals blame forest department
Illegal mining activities have been reported near Birpara village in the Chaygaon revenue circle, under the West Kamrup ...
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Illegal mining | Government's handling of crisis criticised
JOHANNESBURG - The standoff between illegal miners and authorities still continues at the Stillfontein shaft in the ...