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"SSR Mining Suspends Operations as Landslide Traps Nine Gold Miners in Turkish Mine"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

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.

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Tragedy and Events in Charlotte: Fire, Pleas for Help, and Weekend Happenings

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News

A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving one worker dead and another missing. The fire reached scorching temperatures of over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than 90 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, and a tower crane operator was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Search and rescue efforts were paused overnight due to concerns about the structure's instability, but resumed in the morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

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