South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight
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Thousands of informal miners are working every day beneath South Africa’s coal heartland, but they worry that the government-led transition to green energy might leave them behind.
Breakdown
- Thousands of informal miners work in illegal coal mines in South Africa.
- Coal provides about 80% of South Africa's electricity. 11s
- Miners risk their lives and argue their work is vital for communities. 22s
- Locals fear the green energy transition may exclude informal miners. 1m 25s
- Artisanal miners have applied for permits but face slow, costly processes. 1m 51s