Mining accident At least 48 dead in collapse of illegal gold mine in Mali

Dozens of people died in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in Mali on Saturday, according to the authorities. According to current information, 48 people have died, according to police sources.

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15.02.2025, 23:12

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One of the victims was a woman with her baby on her back.

Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, although it is one of Africa's leading gold producers. Fatal accidents regularly occur in Malian mines where gold prospectors search for the precious metal without authorization. The accident on Saturday occurred in an abandoned mine that was previously operated by a Chinese company.