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South Africa: 118 Rescued, 36 Dead

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff

Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine

CNN on MSN · 11h

Rescuers try to free men trapped in South African gold mine with scores reported dead

The South African government has launched a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in the country’s North West province, where at least 109 men have died, a group representing the miners said, after local authorities cut off vital supplies in a dramatic bid to crack down on the country’s illegal mining trade.

The Washington Post · 3h

78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff. Toll is expected to rise

Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine

South Africa, illegal mining

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

60 bodies pulled from illegal mine in South Africa, many more trapped

Hundreds are still trapped at the Stilfontein gold mine, a rights group said. Authorities tried to flush out the miners by depriving them of food and water.

South Africa pulls 36 corpses from illegal mine, arrests 82 survivors

South African rescuers have pulled out 36 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine deep underground in two days of operations, police said on Tuesday, adding that the survivors would all face illegal mining and immigration charges.

Free Press Journal on MSN · 57m

36 Killed During Illegal Mining Operation In South Africa, 82 Rescued Then Arrested

A total of 118 illegal miners, including 36 dead, have been extracted from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa. The operation has led to arrests for illegal mining and trespassing.

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South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from besieged mine

A total of 78 bodies and 166 survivors - some of them emaciated and disorientated - have been hauled out so far in a ...

Siege at Stilfontein: The Human Cost of South Africa's Crackdown on Illegal Mining

The South African government faces criticism over the deaths of at least 60 unlicenced miners trapped during a police siege ...

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Why hundreds of miners are still trapped and feared starving in an abandoned South Africa mine

South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their response after civic groups said hundreds of miners have ...

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South African police: 118 illegal miners extracted from Stilfontein mine, 36 of those dead

One hundred and eighteen illegal miners have been extracted from the Stilfontein mine in South Africa on Monday and Tuesday ...

Grim Discovery: Illegal Miners Trapped in South African Mine

A devastating state crackdown in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of at least 78 illegal miners in a Stilfontein gold ...

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78 Dead At Abandoned South Africa Gold Mine That Was Scene Of Standoff. Toll Expected To Rise

Hundreds are still believed to be trapped on Wednesday and the death toll is expected to rise in a disaster that has focused ...

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Vavi-Stilfontein deaths a reminder of Marikana massacre

“This tragedy is eerily reminiscent of the Marikana massacre, where 34 miners were killed by live ammunition in a ...

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