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Death toll hits 78 in South Africa mine rescue

Death toll hits 78 in South Africa mine rescue

The death toll of illegal miners at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to 78, according to a workers' union.

Interpol arrests 200 in West Africa over 'illegal mining'

Interpol arrests 200 in West Africa over 'illegal mining'

Interpol has arrested at least 200 people in four West African countries over alleged illegal mining, the international police body said on Tuesday.

Death toll hits 36 as SA cracks down on illegal mining

Death toll hits 36 as SA cracks down on illegal mining

Thirty-six bodies have been lifted out of an abandoned South African gold mine over two days, police said on Tuesday.

At least 100 illegal miners 'evading arrest' die in SA

At least 100 illegal miners 'evading arrest' die in SA

At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died, a group representing the miners has said.

South Africa deports illegal miners after underground standoff

South Africa deports illegal miners after underground standoff

The arrests were made as part of a broader crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country.

South Africa: Over 1,400 trapped illegal miners resurface

South Africa: Over 1,400 trapped illegal miners resurface

An intensive police operation, aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, has led to a steady stream of miners coming out of the dangerous underground tunnels.

Gangs 'forced' South Africa illegal miners to work

Gangs 'forced' South Africa illegal miners to work

Some of the rescued miners say the gangs refuse to let them emerge from underground despite deteriorating health conditions.

Stilfontein: South African police arrest resurfacing miners

Stilfontein: South African police arrest resurfacing miners

Authorities have initiated a rescue operation following concerns about the safety of the remaining miners, who are believed to be in dangerous conditions.

Trapped South Africa miners could surface next week - Police

Trapped South Africa miners could surface next week - Police

South African rescue experts have arrived at the Stilfontein mine to begin the retrieval operation to bring suspected illegal miners to the surface.

South African police plan to remove illegal miners from underground

South African police plan to remove illegal miners from underground

There has been a standoff between hundreds of miners and police, with the miners refusing to emerge from underground for fear of being arrested.

Bandits hamper rescue efforts for trapped Nigerian miners

Bandits hamper rescue efforts for trapped Nigerian miners

Dozens of miners are trapped in an artisanal mining pit in the village of Galkogo in Shiroro district of Niger State.

Casualties as explosion rocks Nigeria's Ibadan city

Casualties as explosion rocks Nigeria's Ibadan city

Several houses collapsed from the impact of the blast, sending panicked residents running into the streets.