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Illegal miners say they earn on average R800 to R1 000 a day, which they split between themselves. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ARTISANAL MINING

Illegal mining: Jobs are scarce, says artisanal miner

They scour mine dumps on the West Rand for gold

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read
Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice
CATASTROPHE

Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed

Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read