“No amount of gold is worth a human life” — Dele Alake reacts to Sudan Mine collapse
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has reacted to the collapse of the Al-Zaraa gold mine in West Kordofan, Sudan, which reportedly claimed the lives of several artisanal miners. Alake also said some miners remained missing following the incident, as rescue efforts continued. He made this known in a statement shared on his […] “No amount of gold is worth a human life” — Dele…
Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has spoken out following the tragic collapse of the Al-Zaraa gold mine in West Kordofan, Sudan, which resulted in the loss of several artisanal miners' lives. Alake, while mourning the families who suffered the devastating loss, urged for urgent assistance in the ongoing rescue operation.
He also emphasized the necessity for enhanced safety measures and oversight in the sector. The Minister, as the Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, called for improved safety, training, and oversight in artisanal mining across the African continent, asserting that "no amount of gold is worth a human life." The incident highlighted the grave dangers faced by these miners and the urgent need for better safety protocols and regulatory oversight.
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