Illegal Gold Mining and Its Consequences

What was the primary method used by South African police to force illegal miners to the surface?

• Negotiating with the miners

• Using tear gas

• Cutting off food and water

• Flooding the mine

What has contributed to the increase in illegal gold mining worldwide?

• Decreased demand for gold

• Lower gold prices

• Stable political environments

• Financial turmoil and political instability

What is the local term for illegal miners in South Africa?

• Gold Rushers

• Fortune Seekers

• Zama Zamas

• Gold Diggers

In which region did a gang murder 13 guards to control gold deposits?

• Rocky Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Patas, Peruvian Andes

• Sahara Desert

What is one of the challenges faced by governments in curbing illegal gold mining?

• Lack of gold deposits

• Lack of interest from investors

• High cost of mining equipment

• Gangs buying or stealing papers from registered miners