Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60: survivors say
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A devastating underground collapse at a Sudanese gold mining operation has claimed the lives of at least 60 workers, with rescue teams continuing search efforts for numerous missing miners. The disaster highlights critical safety concerns in Sudan's informal mining sector, where structural integrity and worker protections remain largely inadequate. Survivors have provided harrowing accounts of the incident, raising urgent questions about regulatory oversight and emergency response protocols in the country's extractive industries.
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