Jagersfontein mine dam risk was flagged by water department two years ago
At least one death has been confirmed and 35 people taken to hospital after the deluge of mud and water swept away cars and houses
11 September 2022 - 19:41
Two years ago the company managing the Jagersfontein mine was ordered to cease operations after failing to comply with conditions relating to the disposal of waste water...
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