Death toll climbs to 87 as standoff between police, miners ends in South Africa
Police say the death toll in a standoff with miners trapped while working illegally at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa ...
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Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police's 'smoke them out' tactics
The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said Thursday. Authorities ...
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Stilfontein: Police say no illegal miners remain underground, courts will determine who’s responsible for deaths
Speaking to the media on Thursday, acting North West police commissioner Patrick Asaneng confirmed there were no illegal ...
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NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
One of NASA’s two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk ...
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Russia, Central African Republic sign memorandum of cooperation in geology, mineral development
MOSCOW. Jan 16 (Interfax) - The Russian Natural Resources and Environment Ministry and the Mines and Geology Ministry of the Central African Republic have signed a memorandum of mutual understanding ...
South African: Rescue efforts end at abandoned mine shaft
A trade union federation has accused the South African government of wilful negligence.Police in South Africa said Thursday ...
Silver Mountain closing on Thursday due to high winds
In a Facebook post, the ski resort said it is experiencing 60+ mph winds that were not forecasted and didn’t kick up until 8 ...
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Excavating the history, heart of local minerals and mining
How much do you know about minerals and mining in Vermont?For many of us, the answer is a resounding: "nothing." If you'd ...