What we know about hundreds trapped in abandoned South African gold mines
Several hundred people are believed to be in an illegal mine in South Africa, with the government refusing to help them in a bid to force them to come to the surface. CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri reports.
The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine
The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.
South African Government Engages Experts to Assist Illegal Miners in Disused Gold Mine
The South African government has assembled a team of mine rescue experts to devise a plan for bringing illegal miners to the surface from a disused gold mine.
South Africa’s Harmony Gold Mining announces leadership change
The company has announced the appointment of a new group CEO and deputy group CEO, effective from 1 January 2025.
Illegal gold miners stranded underground by South Africa government
The South African government says it will not help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
South Africa's top gold miner names Nel new CEO amid copper pivot
Harmony Gold, South Africa's biggest gold producer by volume, said on Thursday it had appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer to take over from Peter Steenkamp, who is retiring. Nel, a mining engineer who has been with the Johannesburg-based gold producer since 2003,
Harmony Gold names Nel as new CEO, succeeding Steenkamp
Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) said Thursday it appointed current COO Beyers Nel as its new CEO, succeeding Peter Steenkamp, who will retire effective January 1. Nel has worked at Harmony (HMY) since 2003 and has held various positions,
South Africa's government won't help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa's government says it won't help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West ...
Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners
Illegal miners are called "zama zama" ("take a chance" in Zulu) and operate in abandoned mines in the mineral-rich country.
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Mining surprise for South Africa
Mining production has surprised on the upside in South Africa ... point); and diamonds (35.4% and contributing 0.5 of a ...
South African govt seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to surface
The South African government said on Friday it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine.
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Lexington Gold, Gold One Africa mull cooperation at their South African projects
“This agreement represents a potentially significant step forward in progressing our South African gold assets. Gold One Africa, with its proven record and expertise in advancing projects ...
South Africa Says It Won't Help Illegal Miners Inside Closed Mine
Illegal mining continues to be widespread in South Africa, where miners enter abandoned shafts to search for remaining ...