Tag: AI Mining Materials

The Digital Shadow of ‘Zama Zamas’: How Illegal Mining Gangs Use Tech to Orchestrate Johannesburg’s Violence

By Saran K published June 10, 2026

A mass shooting in Johannesburg's Cleveland suburb reveals the brutal intersection of illegal mining gangs and the evolving security landscape in South Africa.

Science

The Psychology of Survival: How Four Men Navigated a Flooded Laotian Labyrinth

By Saran K published June 1, 2026

After 11 days trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, four gold prospectors performed a daring self-rescue. Here is the technical and human breakdown of their escape.

Technology

Explosive Detonation in Myanmar Village Highlights Risks of Unregulated Rebel Mining Operations

By Saran K published June 1, 2026

A massive explosion in Kaung Tat village, Myanmar, linked to TNLA explosives stored for mining, has left dozens dead and hundreds of homes destroyed.