Dramatic Rescue of Illegal Gold Miners in South Africa

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Witness the dramatic initiation of a rescue operation for trapped illegal gold miners in South Africa's North West province. This video delves into the closure of the Buffelsfontein gold mine and its severe consequences, including deaths from starvation. We explore the government's refusal to assist due to the illegal nature of mining and the community's heroic efforts using a makeshift cable pulley system. Learn about Zinzi Tom's legal action to save his brother, the estimated twelve million rand operation cost, and the collaboration between the Department of Mineral Resources and the Minerals Council. Uncover the broader impact of illegal mining on South Africa's economy and the formal mining industry.

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