South Africa: dozens of illegal miners trapped
JOHANNESBURG - Rescue workers in South Africa are trying to reach dozens of miners who were trapped while working illegally in an abandoned mine.
The South African Press Association reported Sunday that rescue teams were able to speak to about 30 miners near the top of an old gold mine shaft whose entrance was covered by a large rock. Those miners said as many as 200 others were trapped further down a steep tunnel at the mine in Benoni, on the outskirts of Johannesburg.
A 3,600-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus is found, Indonesia's Mount Kelud erupts, a solar station in Mojave Desert and more.
Latest stories from Foreign
Man accused of being al-Qaeda operative says he'd happy to talk to - and advise - American officials.
Some restrictions on the Internet in Iran may be lifted, giving a boost to online businesses.
No date was set for a new round of negotiations after six days of fractious discussions.
I've searched wide and far for maps that can reveal and surprise and inform in ways that the daily headlines might not.
The South African news agency quotes emergency responder Werner Vermaak as saying none of the 30 miners in the smaller group appeared to be seriously injured.
Illegal mining is common in South Africa, a major producer of gold and platinum.
Copyright 2014 newsandtalking.blogspot.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Post a Comment for "South Africa: dozens of illegal miners trapped"