Tragic Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine in Mali Claims More Lives
Over 40 fatalities confirmed after an illegal gold mine near Kéniéba collapsed, highlighting ongoing safety issues in Mali's mining sector.
Due to the amount of gold mines in the country, these collapses are common.
‘Illegal’ gold mine collapse kills dozens of people in Mali
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In recent years, there have been concerns that profits from unregulated mining in northern Mali could benefit extremists active in that part of the country.
Gold mine collapse in Mali kills 42, injures several others
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Accidents are common in the country as much mining activity is unregulated, with miners using unsafe methods to dig for gold.
Mali gold mine: Dozens including women killed in collapse
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In recent years, there have been concerns that profits from unregulated mining in northern Mali could benefit extremists active in that part of the country.
The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali
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In recent years, there have been concerns that profits from unregulated mining in northern Mali could benefit extremists active in that part of the country.
The Collapse of a Gold Mine Has Killed 42 People and Injured Several Others in Mali
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Mali is one of Africa’s leading gold producers, and mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and accidents.
At least 48 people killed in Mali goldmine collapse
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Summary
A collapse at an illegal gold mine in Mali's Kayes region on February 15 has reportedly killed at least 42 people, mostly women searching for gold scraps. Local sources cite conflicting death tolls: 48 from police and 43 from industry unions. This incident marks Mali's second deadly mining accident in three weeks, following a tunnel flooding in January that killed 13. The abandoned mine site was previously operated by a Chinese company and is situated between Kéniéba and Dabia. Accidents frequently occur in Mali due to the unregulated mining sector, raising safety concerns as the country relies heavily on gold production.
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