illegal mining - Search News

Africa, illegal gold mining

The Perils Of S. Africa's Illegal Mining Sector

The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.

The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 2d

Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs

Congo Jails 3 Chinese Citizens in Illegal Mining Crackdown

Hosted on MSN · 22h

Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown

A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash and found guilty of illegal activities linked to the artisanal mining sector.

Voice of America · 21h

Congo court sentences Chinese nationals to 7 years in prison in illegal mining crackdown

Suspects were found in possession of $400,000 in cash and substantial amount of gold, raising concerns about scale of their operations and potential involvement of organized networks

Associated Press · 2d

3 Chinese citizens sentenced to 7 years in prison for illegal mining in Congo

Three Chinese citizens have been sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines for illegally exploiting mineral resources in Congo, according to court filings.

16mon MSN

'I am hoping God kills all of them': Kenny Kunene sparks outrage as he says illegal miners must die underground 'like rats'

Kenny Kunene insisted that a sober country, with a sober leadership would treat the matter of illegal mining as treason.

1don MSN

South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground

The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from ...

11h

Take strict action against illegal mining: Industries Minister

Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said the state government has set up check posts at various places to check illegal ...

9d

Illegal Gold Mining Forces Ghana to Close Water Treatment Plant

Ghana’s top water utility shut down the treatment plant that serves its biggest mining hub following a surge in illegal gold ...

Tagtik on MSN2d

Illegal gold diggers stuck in mine for months: are there any survivors?

At least 100 illegal miners are said to have died in an illegal mine in Stilfontein, about 150 kilometers southwest of ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results