Ringleaders of Illegal Gold Mining Network in South Africa Appear in Court

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Ringleaders of Illegal Gold Mining Network in South Africa Appear in Court
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Some of the key figures behind an illicit gold mining operation at the disused Bufflesfontein gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, have faced a court for the first time. Their appearance follows a large-scale government operation to close down the underground operation, which resulted in over 240 people emerging from the shaft and the recovery of nearly 80 bodies. Those arrested face charges including possession of gold-bearing material, trespassing, and immigration violations.

JOHANNESBURG - Some of the ringleaders of an illicit gold mining network in Stilfontein have appeared in court for the first time on Friday.

At the beginning of the week, the third and final phase of a mission to clamp down on illegal mining kicked off with experts sending a cage to force zama zamas out. They face a range of charges including the possession of gold-bearing material, trespassing and contravention of the immigration act.

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