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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
KHARTOUM, June 30 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and seven injured when a shaft collapsed at a gold mine in northeastern Sudan, state-owned Mineral Resources said Sunday.
The incident occurred at the Kersh al-Fil mine in the Huwaid region, between the cities of Atbara and Haya, the company said in a statement, without giving a date for the collapse.
The company said the mine had previously been closed for safety reasons.
The company promised to continue monitoring mining operations and improve safety standards, calling on miners to comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Traditional mining accounts for a significant share of Sudan’s gold production, but the sector is prone to accidents due to poor safety standards and outdated infrastructure.
About 1.5 million prospectors mine almost 80 percent of Sudan’s gold, which was officially estimated to be about 64 tons in 2024. –0–