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Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

Update: 2025-05-25
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260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-related accidents, exploitation and environmental damage. So, what lessons are being learned from past tragedies? And are Africans getting a raw deal?

In this episode: 

  • Claude Kabemba, Executive Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch.
  • Christopher Vandome, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme.
  • Maurice Carney, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Friends of the Congo.

Host: Tom McRae

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Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

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