Rupert, Johann (1950- ) – Boise Chronicle

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How A South African Town Became Buried in Sludge After A Diamond Mine Collapse

September 23, 2022John Eligon, Lynsey Chutel and Ilan GodfreyComments Off

Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.

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The World Got Diamonds. A Mining Town Got Buried in Sludge.

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022John Eligon, Lynsey Chutel and Ilan GodfreyComments Off

Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.