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Copper prices are on track for their largest annual increase in over 15 years, driven by fears of global shortages, increased demand from renewable energy sectors, and supply disruptions due to mining accidents, with prices surpassing $12,000 a tonne.
Authorities in Russia have declared 13 workers trapped in a collapsed gold mine dead after calling off the rescue effort due to the mine remaining flooded and the risk of further collapse. The miners had been trapped since March 18, and the mine operator has pledged compensation to the victims' families. This tragedy follows recent mining accidents in Venezuela and Mali, highlighting the dangers of the industry.
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.
A coal mine in central Colombia collapsed following an explosion that blocked several of its entrances, leaving 21 workers dead. Nine workers survived the accident and had been released from hospital, while the relatives of miners who were killed were receiving psychological support. The explosion was caused by methane inside the mine, and the complex would remain closed until officials investigate how the explosion occurred. Mining accidents are common in Colombia, particularly in coal and gold mines.