Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
The Guardian Business's headline. Reported by The Guardian Business, The Guardian World, The Guardian Africa, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
The Guardian, in several editions, reported on illegal gold mining in Johannesburg under the headline "Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats." According to the excerpts, there is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, and police action appears ineffective. The reporting draws on Cora Bailey, who has encountered illegal miners since 1991 while treating injured animals in townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The excerpts say the rising price of gold has been a factor, but they are cut off before giving further detail. The story is marked as developing, and the available excerpts do not include other outlets' coverage or any official response.
Key points
- The Guardian reports there is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining in Johannesburg.
- According to The Guardian, police action appears ineffective against illegal gold mining.
- The Guardian reports Cora Bailey has encountered illegal miners since 1991 in Roodepoort townships.
- The Guardian says Bailey began treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg.
What we know
- The Guardian reports there is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining in Johannesburg.
- According to The Guardian, police action appears ineffective.
- Cora Bailey has encountered illegal miners since first treating injured animals in Roodepoort townships in 1991.
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Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg. The Guardian, in several editions, reported on illegal gold mining in Johannesburg under the headline "Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats." According to the excerpts, there is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, and police action appears ineffective. The reporting draws on Cora Bailey, who has encountered illegal miners since 1991 while treating injured animals in townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The excerpts say the rising price of gold has been a factor, but they are cut off before giving further detail. The story is marked as developing, and the available excerpts do not include other outlets' coverage or any official response. Covered by 4 publications. The Guardian Business: Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg. The Guardian World: Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg. The Guardian Africa: Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg. The Guardian UK: Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Business United Kingdom Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, in 1991. But as the price of gold has s 10 h ago · Tier 1
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, in 1991. But as the price of gold has s 10 h ago · Tier 2
- The Guardian Africa United Kingdom Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, in 1991. But as the price of gold has s 10 h ago · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships around Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, in 1991. But as the price of gold has s 10 h ago · Tier 2
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