Guinea: The collapse of an artisanal gold mine leaves at least eleven dead in the east of the country
An artisanal gold mine collapse in eastern Guinea has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people, including ten women.
DR Congo: 12 dead in the collapse of an artisanal mine near Kolwezi
Twelve artisanal miners have died in a mine collapse near Kolwezi, marking another tragic incident in the region that raises concerns about mining safety.
The Incredible True Story of 33 Miners Trapped Miles Underground
On August 5, 2010, in the Atacama Desert of Chile, thirty-three miners were trapped underground after a massive rock collapse blocked their only exit during a routine mining operation.
South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025
Experts are raising concerns about significant environmental hazards posed by rising floodwaters at the abandoned Lily gold mine near Barberton, which ceased operations following a fatal structural collapse in 2016.
Families mourn victims of Congo mine collapse as search for survivors continues
Families gather in Goma to mourn victims of the Rubaya coltan mine collapse, while accusations against the M23 rebel group for illegal resource exploitation loom.
Collapse of a coltan mine kills at least 200 in the Democratic Republic of Congo; watch video
A coltan mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 armed group, has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with locals working in hazardous conditions.
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 2, 2026
More than 200 people died in a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, DR Congo, triggered by heavy rains, with reports indicating that women and children were among the victims.
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At least 227 people died due to a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst ongoing internal conflict and control by the M23 group and AFC rebel coalition.
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say
A mine collapse in the Rubaya coltan mine of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in over 200 fatalities, according to officials.
Missing worker found dead after roof collapse deep underground at Queensland coalmine
A Queensland coalmine worker was discovered dead a day after being trapped due to a roof collapse approximately 1km underground in the Curragh mine.
Missing worker could be trapped 1km underground after Queensland mine collapses
A worker is missing and another is hospitalized following a roof collapse at the Curragh coalmine in central Queensland, with rescue crews actively searching for the trapped individual believed to be 1km underground.