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South Africa's Worst State-Sponsored Massacre Since Apartheid

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Reflecting on South Africa's mining safety: Lessons from past disasters

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Platinum Mine Accident Kills 11, Injures 75 in South Africa

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Surface mining, at least in the countries studied, has been free of disasters over the past 45 years. Of course, surface mines do have some activities with potential for disasters -

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The World Bank's strategy in South Africa reflects the country's development priorities and its unique leadership position at sub-regional and continental levels. ... South …

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