Explainer: What's behind Africa's billion-dollar illegal mining trade?

DW (English) 2024-06-06

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The recent incident involving over 4,000 "zama zama" miners trapped underground in Stilfontein, South Africa, highlights the urgent issue of illegal mining. This situation prompts us to explore the factors driving this underground industry, the people involved, and the challenges in addressing and regulating it effectively.
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