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37 suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Deaths of detainees in Kaduna State custody have sparked public outcry and demonstrations.
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At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody facility
Nigerian authorities investigate deaths at a civil defence detention facility in Niger state, with causes still disputed.
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EGEGazette
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37 Die in Nigerian Prison Cell; Survivors Describe Suffocation as Protests Erupt
Survivors recount panic and breathing difficulties after 37 suspected illegal goldminers, many children, were found dead in NSCDC custody in Minna.
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WorldReported
At least 82 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan
The collapse at al-Zara gold mine occurred Wednesday in a remote area controlled by the paramilitary RSF, according to the group.
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67 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan
A collapse at a gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan state has killed at least 67 people, with search operations ongoing for survivors.
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PoliticsReported
Queensland limits right to oppose mining projects, activists say rights 'gutted'
New legislation would restrict who can object to mining developments in court, requiring minister approval and proximity requirements.
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WorldReported
Gold mine collapse kills at least 82 in Sudan's West Kordofan
Multiple artisanal mining shafts collapsed, trapping dozens of workers underground.
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EGEGazette
BusinessOfficialReported
Putin Authorizes Deals Involving Shares of Udokan Copper Holding
A presidential decree cited by TASS clears transactions involving the Udokan Copper holding without need for additional regulatory approvals
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HealthReported
Black Lung Disease Striking Miners at Younger Ages as Protections Weaken
Cases of silicosis and black lung are occurring in younger workers across coal mining and other industries, even as prevention methods are well-established.
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