South Africa mine rescue ends with 246 saved, 78 dead as illegal mining crisis mounts

South African authorities have concluded a week-long rescue operation at the abandoned Buffelsfontein gold mine, recovering 246 survivors and 78 deceased illegal miners, locally referred to as ‘Zamazama.’ The operation...

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