The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in ...
The Perils Of S. Africa's Illegal Mining Sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been ...
Hundreds dead in South African gold mine as urgent rescue mission launched
Hundreds dead in South African gold mine as urgent rescue mission launched - The mine near the town of Stilfontein has been ...
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Europeans Come to Western Africa
It began with the Portuguese, who went to West Africa in search of gold. The first Europeans to come to Africa's West Coast to trade were funded by Prince Henry, the famous Portuguese patron ...