Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 miners
Rescuers using basic tools struggle to reach miners reportedly trapped underground after shafts give way in West Kordofan.
A gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 70 workers missing. Reports of survivors underground prompted urgent rescue calls. The al-Zara mine in the Fouja area, northwest of al-Nuhud, experienced the collapse on Sunday. A survivor emerged late Tuesday, confirming more miners were still alive.
Rescue efforts were hampered by unstable, sandy ground and a lack of specialized teams. Artisanal miners, who produce most of Sudan's gold, work in hazardous conditions with inadequate safety measures. Sudan has faced multiple deadly mining accidents, including 32 deaths in 2021 and 14 in 2023. The European Union tightened sanctions on Sudan's gold sector in July and further restrictions were added last week to curb resources used in the conflict.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 miners dailytimes.com.pk
- Sudan gold mine collapse kills dozens as search for missing continues rfi.fr
- Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan aljazeera.com
- Sudan gold mine collapse kills 82, injures 50; more feared trapped gulfnews.com
