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    High rand gold price only one part of the story for SA miners

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    Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining With Special …

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    Book 3: Migration, Land and Minerals in the Making of South Africa

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    A history of mining in South Africa

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    The History of Gold in South Africa: From the Gold Rush to …

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    ILLEGAL MINING CLAMPDOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA: …

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    Gold mining''s toxic legacy: Pollutant transport and

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    The Haunting Legacy of South Africa’s Gold Mines

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    In South Africa''s mining industry, the contributions and harmful impacts of coal mining emerged victoriously. Since 1923, coal has contributed to South Africa''s economy and society.

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