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Fresh wave of violence strikes South African mines: eight dead

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2013 | 10:39 am Base Metals Precious Metals Africa Europe Gold Platinum 

Seven illegal miners have died and 12 are seriously injured as a result of a clash between competing groups in a mine in Johannesburg’s East Rand, South Africa. According to The New Age, police were alerted Sunday of a violent...

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