Death stalks artisanal miners working in dangerous conditions at Redwing Mine in eastern Zimbabwe. The mine came under the ...

GroundUp News Death stalks artisanal miners working in dangerous conditions at Redwing Mine in eastern Zimbabwe. The mine ...

“Without proper protection, miners are more likely to contract silicosis from inhaling silica dust. They are at risk of tuberculosis (TB) from inhaling TB bacteria. HIV, mainly through unprotected ...

Mineral extraction is also highly toxic. Chemicals, like cyanide and solvents, are used to extract minerals from the ore. The ...

Marikana was a precursor to Stifontein and show the lengths to which the state would go to punish people in protection of ...

Mining is a cornerstone of the Zimbabwean economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and providing livelihoods ...

Ghana lost an estimated $1 . 2 billion in gold revenue in 2022 due to illegal smuggling, Finance Minister Dr .

US President Donald Trump’s move to boost critical mineral production could be a transformative opportunity for Africa’s ...

A South African Police Services (Saps) vehicle is parked near the mine shaft in Stilfontein on 17 November 2024. Picture: ...

FG says it has developed guidelines for gold mining in Zamfara to ensure a transparent process, adding Nigeria is benefiting ...

In a significant crackdown on illegal mining, the Federal Government’s Mining Marshals have arrested 327 persons in the last ...