South Africa mine dump collapse kills 14 illegal miners, police say
Summary
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa’s North West province. Rescue teams are searching for people still trapped near Rustenburg as police investigate the incident.
Key Points
- At least 14 suspected illegal miners died and eight were injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa’s North West province.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing for others who may still be trapped near Rustenburg.
- The miners were reportedly digging for platinum group metals at a disused dump on a private company’s site.
- Illegal mining remains a major problem in South Africa, costing the government and mining industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
