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A story of the miners who profoundly shaped the process of production, and the rhythms and culture of work and resistance at the Enugu colliery in Nigeria. The author draws comparisons between the experiences of the Enugu miners and their counterparts in Scotland, Wales and northern England…. More >>

“We Were All Slaves: African Miners, Culture, and Resistance at the Enugu Government Colliery, Nigeria

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Here is a unique picture of European mineral exploration in Africa and the larger than life character William Chads. He followed his father into the army, served with distinction in the First World War, was wounded and awarded the Military Cross. After war service, Chads began exploring for gold in South America and continued with further adventures in Africa. This story provides a window into an interesting facet of European economic imperialism.
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Searching for African Prospects: Life as a Mining Engineer in Nigeria and Angola