Rescuers in Russia are facing difficulties in reaching 13 miners trapped nearly 400 feet underground in a gold mine collapse in Eastern Siberia’s Amur region, with no contact made since the incident. Specialist mine rescuers are working to drill through rubble and pump out water, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed all necessary measures to save the miners. The cause of the collapse remains unclear.
A gold mine collapse in far eastern Russia trapped at least 13 miners about 410 feet underground at the Pioneer Mine in Eastern Siberia’s Amur region. Rescue operations were underway, with conflicting reports on the exact number of miners trapped. The cause of the collapse was unclear, but most mining accidents in the past have been attributed to safety violations.
A landslide at a gold mine in eastern Turkey has left nine workers missing, triggering concerns of cyanide contamination in the Euphrates river. The Copler mine, operated by Anagold Madencilik, has suspended operations indefinitely, and over 400 personnel are involved in rescue efforts. Opposition parties and industry associations criticize the government for allegedly neglecting the mine's operations, with concerns raised about environmental disaster and lack of supervision. The company, SSR Mining Inc., is focused on locating the missing workers and ensuring safety, while environmental sampling is being conducted to assess potential contamination.
A massive landslide hit a gold mine in eastern Turkey, leaving nine people missing and prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Eyewitness video captured the torrent of earth sweeping through the mountainous Erzincan region, with concerns about potential cyanide contamination from the mine.
A landslide at a gold mine in Turkey's Erzincan province has trapped nine workers underground, with 400 personnel from the national disaster relief agency working to reach them. The mine's operator, Anagold Madencilik, prioritizes the health and safety of its employees, while government officials, including the Interior Minister and Energy Minister, are coordinating rescue efforts, and state prosecutors are investigating the incident.
Nine workers are missing after a landslide struck a gold mine in eastern Turkey, with video footage showing a torrent of mud engulfing the area. The Anagold Mining company, which operates the Copler mine, has activated its emergency plan and informed relevant authorities. Concerns have been raised about potential cyanide contamination in the surrounding area, as the mine reportedly stores cyanide. This incident adds to a series of mining accidents in Turkey, including an explosion in a coal mine that claimed 42 lives in 2022.
At least 40 people were killed and more than 70 are feared dead after a tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in Mali's south-western Koulikoro region. The incident highlights the common occurrence of mining accidents in the country due to unregulated practices, with most unlicensed miners using unsafe methods to dig for gold. Mali's government has expressed condolences and urged communities near mining sites to adhere to safety requirements, while also announcing plans to investigate the incident further.
Miners at a gold mine in South Africa, who were involved in a union dispute, are finally leaving the mine after being underground for three days. Over 100 miners had escaped earlier, while around 550 remained underground, with some preventing others from leaving as they demanded recognition for their unregistered labor union. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) claimed that the miners stayed underground willingly as a protest, while mine officials referred to it as a "hostage" situation. The miners emerged from the mine carrying sticks and poles, and there were no signs of violence as they exited. The AMCU wants the union to be recognized, while the mine currently has a closed-shop agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
At least 31 people, believed to be illegal gold miners from Lesotho, have died in a methane explosion at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa. The mine was previously owned by Harmony Gold but has been abandoned since the 1990s. The mine's ventilation shaft had abnormally high methane levels, making it too risky to dispatch a search team. Lesotho has called for the bodies to be repatriated.
A fire broke out in a gold mine in southern Peru, killing at least 27 workers who were employed by a mining contractor. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest it may have been caused by a short circuit. 175 workers were safely evacuated. Relatives of the victims are waiting for the bodies of their loved ones.
A fire at a gold mine in Arequipa, Peru, caused by a short circuit, killed at least 27 people, while 175 workers were safely evacuated. The explosion trapped the miners inside, and the official cause remains under investigation. Relatives of the victims were brought to the entrance of the mine to wait for the bodies of their loved ones.
A fire in a small gold mine in southern Peru has killed at least 27 people. Emergency services have been working to rescue and transfer the bodies. The government has expressed condolences and promised to provide necessary support to the affected region.
Witnesses accuse Russia's Wagner Group of killing nine Chinese miners in an attack on a gold mine in the Central African Republic. The vigilantes who were patrolling the area saw two pickup trucks carrying white soldiers dressed in military regalia, who ordered them to leave the area. Shortly after, they heard a loud explosion and gunshots that lasted for over an hour. The Chinese government dispatched a team to the mine and called for "severe punishment" for those behind the attack. The Russian-allied CAR government blamed the Coalition of Patriots for Change, while the rebels accused the Wagner Group of carrying out the killings.
