Rescue workers retrieved at least 78 bodies from an illegal gold mine in South Africa, where police cut off food and water ...

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The discovery of gold in the 19th century transformed the city's fortunes, turning it into an economic powerhouse.

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We need to know who was buying the gold, the methods used to transport it and who was complicit in facilitating these.

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After a drop in profits due to pressure on commodity prices — with the exception of gold — in the previous year, South ...

By A Correspondent A recent operation at an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, North West, has led to the arrest of 246 illegal miners, including 33 Zimbabwean nationals. The operation, which began on ...