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Illegal Gold Mine Collapse in Southwestern Colombia Kills 14 Workers

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •An illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured seven, according to Al Jazeera and Tass.
  • •The mine operated without government oversight or safety regulation.
  • •Rescue operations were underway at the site following the collapse.
  • •Colombia continues to face challenges enforcing mining regulations in remote regions where informal extraction is common.

Sources

Sudan gold rush leaves toxic legacy as war drives mining

mining

Critical Resources triples down on Suriname gold play

Smh

Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people

Al Jazeera

Death toll from mine collapse in Colombia rises to 14

Tass

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