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DRC detains around 300 Chinese nationals in illegal mining crackdown
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detained approximately 300 Chinese nationals as they tackle illegal mining in…
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Nine suspected zama zamas arrested amid Mpumalanga mining tensions
Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s five largest mining provinces, is grappling with illegal mining activities, with tensions between rival groups…
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More than 30 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria’s Niger State
The deaths have prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the miners’ deaths, while the Commandant General of the Nigeria…
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Ghana pushes for greater benefits for mining communities
Ghana is putting greater focus on ensuring that local communities benefit from mining activities taking place in their areas. The…
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Sudan mine collapse claims 82 lives as Africa’s informal mining safety crisis deepens
Another deadly mine collapse has struck Africa’s informal mining sector, with at least 82 people killed at a gold mine…
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Zamboye mine disaster: When a closed mine keeps operating, who is responsible?
The collapse of the Zamboye gold-mining site in the Central African Republic has raised a difficult question beyond the immediate…
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Abandoned mines: Why closing the gate is not enough
When a mine is abandoned, simply putting up a “closed” sign at the gate is not enough. Without proper rehabilitation…
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DMPR assesses Rustenburg mine heap collapse after 14 illegal miners die
South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is assessing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 14 illegal miners…
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Justice Minister outlines proposed changes to tackle illicit mining
On Tuesday, August 11, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi hosted a media briefing to provide an update…
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14 illegal miners die after Rustenburg mine dump collapses
When experts warn about the dangers of illegal mining, the risks can sometimes be underestimated. But the practice not only…
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