Gold's Record Highs Linked to Illegal Mining
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Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
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Gold prices hit record highs last year , but have also been linked to a surge in illegal gold mining.
Small-scale illegal mining provides livelihoods and an informal boost to Ghana 's economy.
In South Africa , at least 87 illegal miners died this week after they were trapped in an abandoned gold mine.
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