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africa27 days ago•4 min saved

Coltan mine collapse in rebel-held Congo kills over 200

More than 200 people were killed when a coltan mine in Rubaya, North Kivu, collapsed after heavy rains. The site is under M23 rebel control and has been poorly maintained, hindering rescue efforts. Among the dead were women and children, with about 20 survivors hospitalized. The mine holds a large share of the world’s coltan, and governance in the area is complicated by rebel taxation and international concern over conditions and accountability.

via BBC|

#africa #casualties #coltan-mining

world6 months ago•1 min saved

All five miners confirmed dead after Chile copper mine collapse

All five miners trapped after a collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine have been confirmed dead, following a rescue effort that drilled through rock to reach them after a section collapsed due to an earthquake or possibly mining activity, prompting investigations into safety standards and the cause of the tremor.

via The Guardian|

#chile #el-teniente #mine-collapse

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Losses and Ongoing Search at Chilean Copper Mine Collapse

A partial collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine resulted in the death of one miner and the ongoing search for five trapped workers, with rescue efforts hampered by the need to drill through 90 meters of rock; Chilean authorities and President Boric have pledged to continue the search.

via The Guardian|

#chile #copper-mine #mine-collapse

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Losses at Chile's Codelco Mine as All Trapped Workers Are Found Dead

All five workers trapped in the Codelco El Teniente copper mine in Chile have been found dead after a seismic-induced collapse, bringing the total death toll to six including one who died at the time of the incident.

via Reuters|

#chile #codelco #deaths

world6 months ago•2 min saved

All Trapped Miners in Chile Copper Mine Collapse Confirmed Dead

Rescuers in Chile have recovered the bodies of four miners and are searching for two more after a mine partially collapsed due to a magnitude 5 earthquake, causing the deaths of at least four workers and injuring nine others, with ongoing efforts hampered by aftershocks.

via The New York Times|

#chile #earthquake #mine-collapse

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Rescue Efforts Continue as Chile Mine Collapse Claims Multiple Lives

Rescue efforts are ongoing in Chile after a mine collapse caused by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, resulting in at least one death and four miners trapped deep underground; heavy machinery is being used to reach them, with hopes of progress in the coming days.

via BBC|

#chile #earthquake #el-teniente

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deadly Artisanal Mine Collapse Claims Over 40 Lives in Southwest Mali"

More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in a mine collapse in southwest Mali, highlighting the dangers of unregulated and old-fashioned mining methods in the region. The incident occurred in the Kangaba Cercle in the south-western Koulikoro Region, with the mines ministry stating that the death toll is still provisional. Artisanal mining is a common activity in West Africa, and the rising demand for metals has led to an increase in such operations, often resulting in deadly accidents due to the lack of compliance with safety standards.

via CNN|

#artisanal-mining #fatalities #mali

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fatal Collapse: Mali Gold Mine Tragedy Claims Over 70 Lives"

More than 70 people have died in a collapse at an artisanal gold mine in southwest Mali, with small-scale unregulated mines continuing to attract thousands of gold miners. The government has urged compliance with safety requirements and expressed condolences to the families affected. Mali, Africa's third-largest gold producer, relies heavily on the mining sector, with gold comprising over 80 percent of total exports in 2021. Despite the dominance of foreign mining groups, artisanal mines persist, posing dangers and often involving child labor, prompting calls for better regulation and safety measures in the sector.

via Al Jazeera English|

#artisanal-mining #gold-mining #mali