Russian officials have ended a two-week-long rescue effort to reach 13 workers trapped in a collapsed gold mine in the Far East, declaring them dead due to the mine remaining flooded and the risk of further collapse. The mine operator has promised compensation to the victims' families, while another worker died in a planned explosion at an iron mine in Russia's central Sverdlovsk region, with five miners trapped and three hospitalized in serious condition.
Russian officials have ended the rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed gold mine in the Far East, declaring them dead due to the mine remaining flooded and the risk of further collapse. The mine operator has pledged compensation to the victims' families, while the cause of the accident is still under investigation, with past incidents often attributed to safety violations.
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.
Families and friends mourned the loss of at least 16 people killed in the collapse of an illegal gold mine in central Venezuela, with anger mounting at the government's slow response. The poorly regulated mining industry has surged as the nation's oil production declined, and the casualty numbers are expected to rise as survivors accuse officials of undercounting the tragedy. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal mining operations and the desperation of Venezuelans seeking to escape poverty in the face of economic challenges.
Eleven workers have been killed and 75 injured in a mining accident at an Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. The accident involved a malfunctioning lift that unexpectedly dropped about 200 meters. Operations at the mine have been suspended, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. This tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in South Africa's mining industry, which has seen 55 fatalities this year.
