在南非约翰内斯堡以西的Roodepoort及周边乡镇地区，被称为“zama zamas”（祖鲁语意为“冒险者”）的非法矿工正涌入废弃矿坑进行开采 1。受近期金价飙升驱动，此类非法采矿活动显著增加，导致当地出现地面塌陷和土地受损等严重后果 1。尽管南非警方已采取相应行动试图遏制这一现象，但目前看来收效甚微 1。
非法采矿活动的根本驱动因素未见终结迹象，使得该地区的社会与环境影响持续恶化 1。位于Roodepoort的动物福利慈善机构Claw负责人Cora Bailey指出，自1991年起该机构便开始接触因非法矿工活动而受伤的动物 1。就在今年9月下旬，数十名“zama zamas”甚至直接来到该慈善机构对面的土路上挖掘黄金，进一步凸显了局势的严峻性 1。
Illegal gold mining has intensified in the area west of Johannesburg, specifically around Roodepoort and surrounding townships 1. This surge is driven by skyrocketing gold prices, which have led to increased activity at abandoned mine shafts 1. Despite actions taken by local police forces, these interventions appear largely ineffective, and there are no signs that the fundamental drivers of illegal mining will end anytime soon 1.
The individuals engaging in this illicit work are known as “zama zamas,” a term from Zulu meaning “adventure” 1. The impact extends beyond environmental damage, such as ground collapse and scarred land. Cora Bailey’s animal welfare charity, Claw, has been addressing issues involving injured animals and illegal miners since 1991 1. In late September, dozens of zama zamas were observed digging for gold on a dirt road directly opposite the charity's premises 1.
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