Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value. Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could ...
Report claims Zama zamas syndicates sell products to legitimate companies and fund political campaigns
A study conducted by Bench Marks Foundation, a religious non-profit organisation that monitors companies in South Africa and ...
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A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in... STILFONTEIN, South Africa —They look like the walking ...
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 ...