"Zimbabwe's Collapsed Gold Mine Claims 13 Lives, Death Toll Expected to Rise"

The death toll from a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe is expected to rise to 13, with 21 miners rescued out of 34 believed to be underground at the time. The incident occurred at a disused German-owned mine that had not been properly sealed off, allowing unofficial artisanal miners to enter. Mine collapses, often involving artisanal miners, are common in Zimbabwe, which is rich in gold, coal, and diamonds. The country's struggling economy has led to widespread unemployment and a reliance on mining as one of the few remaining economic activities.