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Sky News examines the gold mining trade in South Africa

When the banks are broken - a rush to gold is regarded as a safe bet for investors.

Today prices jumped more than 4% on the latest shares meltdown.

But as ever it comes at a cost.....and in this case a HUMAN cost.

Sky's Emma Hurd reports from South Africa - the world's second biggest producer of the precious metal.

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