Nigerian rescuers struggle to save miners trapped under boulder
A boulder collapsed onto an illegal mine in Zamfara, Nigeria, killing 18 and leaving dozens trapped.
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Authorities confiscate guns and gear in Zambia’s mining crackdown
Police in Zambia dispersed thousands of illegal miners and seized guns after clashes in a gold-rich area with fatalities and officer injuries reported.
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Ghana’s government moves to secure land for cocoa revival
Ghana is taking urgent action to acquire farmland for cocoa as output hits a 20-year low due to multiple environmental threats.
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Seven miners killed in Zimbabwe gold shaft tragedy
Seven artisanal miners were killed in the collapse of a disused gold mine in Zimbabwe.
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Ghana soldiers kill seven during clash with illegal gold miners
At least seven people described as “illegal miners” were killed in a shootout with Ghanaian soldiers at the Obuasi gold mine.
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Eight illegal miners killed in Ghana during clash with soldiers
Eight illegal miners were killed in a shootout with Ghanaian soldiers at an AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Obuasi.
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Three Chinese men sentenced for illegal mining in DR Congo
Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo for illegal mining activities and money laundering.
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DR Congo frees 14 of 17 Chinese illegal miners
While the government aims to improve the regulation of the mining sector, the decision to release most of the detainees has raised some eyebrows.
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Six dead, hundreds trapped in illegal South African gold mine
The South African government has been struggling to address the issue of illegal mining, which has led to numerous accidents and fatalities.
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Hundreds march against illegal gold mining in Ghana
Hundreds of Ghanaians protested against illegal gold mining, known as galamsey, in Accra, calling for government action to address the harmful practice.
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