South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
South African police are using extreme measures to force illegal miners out of hiding, including cutting off supplies and blocking rescues.
Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue
Volunteers are conducting rescue operations for miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining activities.
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Local government actions aimed at undocumented miners have resulted in community frustration while highlighting the urgency for rescue efforts.
South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground
South African authorities face a dilemma on rescuing miners who may be avoiding arrest rather than being trapped.
South Africa: Trapped illegal miners face dire conditions DW 11/19/2024
South African police's crackdown on illegal miners worsens dire conditions, leading to reports of illness and fatalities among those trapped underground.
Illegal miners are trapped in a mine in South Africa. The government won't help them
South Africa's government denies aid to illegal miners in a strategy to combat illegal mining.
South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
South African police are using extreme measures to force illegal miners out of hiding, including cutting off supplies and blocking rescues.
Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue
Volunteers are conducting rescue operations for miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining activities.
Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Local government actions aimed at undocumented miners have resulted in community frustration while highlighting the urgency for rescue efforts.
South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground
South African authorities face a dilemma on rescuing miners who may be avoiding arrest rather than being trapped.
South Africa: Trapped illegal miners face dire conditions DW 11/19/2024
South African police's crackdown on illegal miners worsens dire conditions, leading to reports of illness and fatalities among those trapped underground.
Illegal miners are trapped in a mine in South Africa. The government won't help them
South Africa's government denies aid to illegal miners in a strategy to combat illegal mining.
Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.
A gold rush poisons Africa's El Dorado
Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
Illegal mining a threat to Africa's future DW 10/01/2024
Illegal gold mining in Ghana, known as 'galamsey', is causing significant environmental harm and public health crises, notably affecting pregnant women and children.