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30 Feared Trapped In Mine Collapse In Zambia: Minister
More than 30 people were feared trapped Friday in a mine collapse in a Zambian region known for illegal open-cast digging for copper, a minister said.
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At Least 17 Dead After Gas Leak In South Africa
The casualties from a leak of poisonous gas in a South African shantytown rose to 17 on Thursday, as officials suggested the accident was probably linked to an illegal mining operation.
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With picks and prayers, illegal miners risk all for South African gold
After eight days decomposing in a disused South African gold mine, 32-year-old Blessing's body was so bloated it could barely fit through the tiny tunnel entrance hidden at the foot of a towering mine dump in a town east of Johannesburg.
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South Africa mine accident: 11 workers pulled out, say rescuers
Eleven workers have been pulled out of an illegal gold mine in South Africa where around 200 were feared trapped on Sunday, rescuers said.
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30 Feared Trapped In Mine Collapse In Zambia: Minister
More than 30 people were feared trapped Friday in a mine collapse in a Zambian region known for illegal open-cast digging for copper, a minister said.
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At Least 17 Dead After Gas Leak In South Africa
The casualties from a leak of poisonous gas in a South African shantytown rose to 17 on Thursday, as officials suggested the accident was probably linked to an illegal mining operation.
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With picks and prayers, illegal miners risk all for South African gold
After eight days decomposing in a disused South African gold mine, 32-year-old Blessing's body was so bloated it could barely fit through the tiny tunnel entrance hidden at the foot of a towering mine dump in a town east of Johannesburg.
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South Africa mine accident: 11 workers pulled out, say rescuers
Eleven workers have been pulled out of an illegal gold mine in South Africa where around 200 were feared trapped on Sunday, rescuers said.
