Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen

"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

South Africa: People in Springs Fall Prey to “Gold Discovery” Rumours | Firstpost Africa

In the township of Springs, Gauteng, a new “gold fever” has taken hold, driven not by greed but by the quest for survival.
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Gold fever hits Springs as locals continue digging for gold following rumoured discovery

Residents of Springs, East Rand, dig a cattle kraal for gold after discovery rumours spark a mining frenzy, revealing a mix of hope and desperation in the community.

5 miners are trapped deep underground after a mudslide at a South African diamond mine

Mine officials and a labor union say five miners are trapped deep underground at a South African diamond mine after a ...
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Flooded shaft traps five miners deep below South African diamond mine

Five miners are stranded 800m underground in Kimberley after a mudslide flooded a diamond mine shaft, triggering urgent ...

South Africa's Gold Fields profit more than doubles as bullion surges

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Gold Fields said on Thursday its full-year profit more than doubled, driven by record-high bullion prices and increased output. The South African gold miner posted headline earnings ...
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Far West Gold Recoveries operation, South Africa – update

Name of the Project Far West Gold Recoveries (FWGR) operation. Location Gauteng, South Africa.
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With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to a longer-term exploration potential in the ...