At least 14 artisanal miners killed in collapse at an illicit mine in South Africa

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1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   6 reports
   • brandonsun.com08:16first to reportedited after publishing
     At least 14 artisanal miners killed in collapse at an illicit mine in South Africa

     previouslyAt least 14 artisanal miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa, police say

     JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 14 artisanal miners died and eight were injured when the walls of a mine in South Africa caved in on them, police said Tuesday.

   • ewn.co.za13:57
     14 dead in Rustenburg mine collapse 'exposes blind spots and oversights'

     Police said that the group was killed overnight after a mine heap collapsed on them, injuring eight people, five of whom remain in hospital.

   • northerndailyleader.com.au14:13
     Miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa

     South African police say at least 14 illegal miners have been found dead and scores more are injured...

     4 reprints

     • examiner.com.au11 Aug, 14:13their copy
     • bordermail.com.au11 Aug, 14:13their copy
     • juneesoutherncross.com.au11 Aug, 14:13their copy
     • bendigoadvertiser.com.au11 Aug, 14:13their copy
   • South China Morning Post14:19
     South Africa mine dump collapse kills at least 14 suspected illegal miners

     At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South ‌Africa’s North West province on Monday night, police said. Search and rescue operations are under way for an unknown number of people who may still be trapped at the site ⁠near Rustenburg, provincial police commissioner Arthur Peter Adams said. The collapse ‌occurred as the miners were digging for platinum group metals at a ‌disused dump on a private company’s site, Adams ⁠said. The...

     1 reprint

     • Al Jazeera English11 Aug, 18:31their copy
   • ABC (Spain)14:33
     Al menos 14 mineros muertos y varios heridos tras derrumbarse una mina ilegal de Sudáfrica

     Un desprendimiento de rocas en una mina ilegal al noroeste de Johannesburgo (Sudáfrica) ha causado la muerte de al menos 14 mineros, la mayoría de ellos procedentes de Lesoto, mientras que varios han resultado heridos y otros podrían seguir atrapados bajo tierra.La minería ilegal es bastante común en este país africano. Miles de mineros no registrados, conocidos como 'zama zamas' -que en castellano se traduce como 'el que tienta a la suerte'-, buscan oro y otros minerales en minas abandonadas y...

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:00
     14 suspected illegal miners die at abandoned mine in South Africa, scores injured

     South Africa, one of world’s largest producers of gold and other precious minerals, faces major challenge from illegal mining

2. Tue, 18 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Novinky (Czechia)21:00edited after publishing
     Sesuv zlatého dolu ve Středoafrické republice: mrtvých jsou desítky

     previouslyZřícení zlatého dolu ve Středoafrické republice: mrtvých jsou desítky

     Nejméně 30 horníků zemřelo při sesuvu zlatého dolu ve Středoafrické republice. Informovala o tom agentura AP.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)21:25
     Ve Středoafrické republice se zřítil zlatý důl. Zemřelo nejméně 30 horníků, na místě zasahují záchranáři

     Po zřícení zlatého dolu v západní části Středoafrické republiky v úterý zemřelo nejméně 30 horníků. S odkazem na místní úřady o tom informovala AP. Podle jednoho z přeživších se neštěstí odehrálo v prefektuře Nana-Mambere. Záchranáři na místě pátrají po dalších hornících, o nichž se předpokládá, že zůstali v dole uvězněni.

   • iDNES (Czechia)22:53edited after publishing
     Ve Středoafrické republice se zřítil zlatý důl. Nejméně 100 horníků nepřežilo

     previouslyVe Středoafrické republice se zřítil zlatý důl. Nejméně 30 horníků nepřežilo

     Sesuv, k němuž došlo v úterý v nelegálním zlatém dole ve Středoafrické republice, si vyžádal nejméně 100 obětí na životech. První informace uváděly nejméně tři desítky mrtvých, mnoho dalších lidí utrpělo zranění. Záchranné práce ještě pokračují, informovala ve středu agentura AFP.

     1 reprint

     • ČT24 (Czechia)19 Aug, 16:58their copy
   • Die Zeit (Germany)23:46edited after publishing
     Zentralafrikanische Republik: Mindestens 30 Tote bei Einsturz von Goldmine in Zentralafrika

     Bei einem Mineneinsturz in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik sind mindestens 30 Bergleute getötet worden. Rettungskräfte suchen nach weiteren Verschütteten.

3. Wed, 19 August 2026

   14 reports
   • Die Zeit (Germany)08:59
     Erdrutsch in Goldmine: Mindestens 33 Tote nach Minenunglück in Afrika
   • Der Spiegel (Germany)10:32
     Kamerun: Viele Tote bei Unglück in Goldmine

     Ein heftiger Erdrutsch hat Dutzende Bergleute in Kamerun verschüttet. Aus der Goldmine sind lokalen Angaben zufolge bereits mehr als 100 Tote geborgen worden. Weitere Opfer werden befürchtet.

   • Al Jazeera English12:38edited after publishing
     At least 100 feared dead in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

     previouslyDozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

     Authorities say official death toll still unconfirmed as rescue operations continue in CAR town near Cameroon border.

   • Le Figaro (France)14:07
     Centrafrique : l’effondrement d’une mine d’or fait au moins 100 morts

     L’accident s’est produit à la frontière avec le Cameroun. Les recherches sont encore en cours.

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:01
     Crolla una miniera d’oro illegale nella Repubblica Centrafricana: almeno 100 persone sono morte

     Almeno 100 persone sono morte a causa di una frana in una miniera d’oro illegale nella parte occidentale della Repubblica Centrafricana, al confine con il Camerun. Secondo le fonti locali, la tragedia è avvenuta ieri, 18 agosto, intorno alle 14 (erano le 17 in Italia). Al momento sono in corso le operazioni di ricerca. La […] L'articolo Crolla una miniera d’oro illegale nella Repubblica Centrafricana: almeno 100 persone sono morte proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

   • Euronews15:43
     At least 100 people may have died after gold mine collapsed in Central African Republic

     According to the Baboua public prosecutor, the incident is believed to have been caused by "the collapse of several underground tunnels in which miners were operating."

   • France Info (France)15:46
     L'effondrement d'une mine d'or artisanale fait au moins 100 morts en Centrafrique

     Les éboulements sont fréquents dans les mines de Centrafrique, dont les sols particulièrement riches et convoités sont souvent exploités illégalement.

   • RMF24 (Poland)16:35
     „Ziemia całkowicie się zapadła". Katastrofa w kopalni złota

     „Ziemia całkowicie się zapadła". Katastrofa w kopalni złota

   • DW Top Stories16:38
     CAR: Scores killed in landslide at illegal gold mine

     More than 100 workers may have been killed in a landslide at an illegal mine near the Central African Republic's border with Cameroon, say authorities. More miners are trapped and hope for their survival is fading.

   • Times of India17:53
     At least 100 killed after illegal gold mine collapses in Central African Republic
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:56
     Over 100 killed in gold mine collapse on border between Cameroon and Central African Republic: Report

     Accident occurred on Tuesday near the Central African Republic's town of Baboua

   • perthnow.com.au18:32
     Hundred dead in Central African Republic mine collapse

     The death toll from a gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic has risen to more than 100 people.

   • NYT World20:03
     More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse

     The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)20:12
     Zřícení dolu ve Středoafrické republice si vyžádalo na 100 obětí. Mnoho dalších lidí je zraněných

     Úterní sesuv v nelegálním zlatém dole ve Středoafrické republice si podle nových údajů vyžádal nejméně stovku obětí. První informace uváděly nejméně tři desítky mrtvých, mnoho dalších lidí utrpělo zranění. Záchranné práce pokračují, napsala agentura AFP.

4. Thu, 20 August 2026

   15 reports
   • The Guardian World00:14
     More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic

     The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday. The landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the town of Baboua and close to the border of Cameroon. Footage on social...

   • Le Monde English02:10
     At least 100 killed in collapse at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic

     Rescuers are searching for survivors at the site, located near the border with Cameroon.

   • ABC News (Australia)07:32
     At least 100 dead after gold mine collapses in Central African Republic

     An aid worker says it will be a "miracle" to find people alive under the rubble after a mine collapse in Central African Republic.

   • trend.az08:10
     Azerbaijani MFA extends condolences to Central African Republic

     BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended condolences to the Central African Republic following a fatal accident at a gold mine. This was announced in a post…

   • El País (Spain)08:50
     Al menos 100 muertos tras derrumbarse una mina de oro en República Centroafricana

     Autoridades locales y testigos del incidente apuntan a un deslizamiento de tierra como causa del colapso del yacimiento

   • Le Monde (France)14:01
     En Colombie, un glissement de terrain dans une mine d’or illégale fait au moins 13 morts

     L’accident met en lumière les risques quotidiens encourus par les travailleurs des mines illégales en Colombie, souvent privés de toute protection.

   • BBC News World14:34
     Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13

     Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.

     1 reprint

     • yahoo.com20 Aug, 15:08removed
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:47
     Nearly 50 killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

     Victims include Central Africans, Cameroonians and Chadians, official says

   • Al Jazeera English15:08
     Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest

     Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)15:17
     Odron zatrpao radnike u rudniku zlata u Kolumbiji, poginulo najmanje 13 ljudi

     NAJMANJE 13 osoba poginulo je u odronu u ilegalnom rudniku zlata u Kolumbiji, što ponovno upozorava na opasne uvjete rada u neslužbenim oknima.

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:51
     Dramat w Kolumbii. Kilkanaście osób zginęło po osunięciu się ziemi

     Co najmniej 13 osób zginęło, a siedem zostało rannych po osunięciu ziemi w kopalni złota w departamencie Narino na południowym zachodzie Kolumbii. Do katastrofy doszło w pobliżu granicy z Ekwadorem, a nocna akcja ratunkowa zakończyła się w czwartek nad ranem.

   • Tagesschau (Germany)16:02
     Mehr als 100 Tote bei Einsturz von Goldmine in Zentralafrika

     Mindestens 100 Menschen sind am Dienstag bei einem Erdrutsch in einer Goldmine in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik ums Leben gekommen. Rettungskräfte suchen nach Überlebenden. Heute konnten sie jedoch nur weitere Leichen bergen.

   • DW Top Stories16:11
     Colombia: 13 dead in illegal gold mine collapse

     Another seven people were injured and all those missing have been accounted for. Accidents at unregulated mines are fairly common in Colombia.

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:32
     Tragedia w afrykańskim kraju. Nie żyje co najmniej 100 osób

     Co najmniej 100 osób zginęło we wtorek w wyniku zawalenia się kopalni złota w zachodniej części Republiki Środkowoafrykańskiej, przy granicy z Kamerunem. Nagrania z miejsca katastrofy są porażające.

   • Al Jazeera English20:36
     Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia

     At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.

5. Fri, 21 August 2026

   4 reports
   • AllAfrica04:51
     Central African Republic: Deadly Border Mine Collapse Exposes Risks Behind Central Africa's Gold Rush

     [RFI] A deadly landslide at a gold mine on the Cameroon-Central African Republic border has triggered calls for greater oversight of mining operations, after dozens of people were killed and many more were reported missing.

   • AllAfrica05:54
     Central African Republic: Over 100 Labourers Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic

     [Premium Times] The toll rose from about 30 labourers to 107 as Rescue officials recovered more bodies trapped under the mine in the past hours.

   • AllAfrica07:34
     Africa: All of Africa Today

     [allAfrica]

   • Euronews13:48
     New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic

     New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand.

6. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • english.news.cn00:45
     Over 100 killed in gold mine collapse on Cameroon-CAR border

     Over 100 killed in gold mine collapse on Cameroon-CAR border-

7. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • AllAfrica07:01
     Zimbabwe: Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Mutare Shaft Collapse

     [New Zimbabwe] Three artisanal miners were killed after a 20-metre-deep mining shaft collapsed on them at Plot 55 Premier Central in Mutare on Monday afternoon.

8. Sun, 6 September 2026

   1 report
   • Al Jazeera English04:31
     South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy

     Behind South Africa’s chrome riches lies a shadow economy where migrants and unemployed workers face deadly conditions.

9. Wed, 9 September 2026

   1 report
   • AllAfrica07:11
     South Africa: Informal Gold Miners Risk Their Health to Put Food On the Table

     [Health-e] Informal gold miners working around old mine dumps between Nyakallong and Allanridge in the Free State say they risk exposure to mine dust, mercury and other chemicals while trying to earn enough money to support their families.

10. Wed, 16 September 2026

    15 reports
    • Le Figaro (France)08:25
      Soudan : au moins 60 morts dans l'effondrement d'une mine d’or

      De nombreuses personnes se trouvaient encore sous les décombres après l’incident qui s’est produit ce mercredi dans le sud du pays.

    • Euronews09:12
      At least 60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan

      The Al-Zaraa mine is near El-Nahud in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The mine began to collapse on Tuesday after tunnels were dug very close together

    • ANSA (Italy)09:22
      Crolla una miniera d'oro in Sudan, almeno 60 morti

      Lo hanno riferito due sopravvissuti alla Afp

    • abcnews.com10:27removed by the outlet
      Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing

      A local official and activists say that a gold mine collapse in Sudan has killed at least 82 people

    • Times of India10:33
      Gold mine collapses in Sudan: At least 60 workers killed, many more feared trapped

      A catastrophic collapse at a gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan region has resulted in the tragic loss of at least sixty lives, with many others still unaccounted for and feared trapped under debris. This incident underscores the severe risks faced by artisanal miners, exacerbated by inadequate safety measures and emergency resources. Moreover, the gold mining sector in Sudan is entangled with ongoing conflicts, forcing individuals into perilous mining endeavors.

    • RMF24 (Poland)11:48
      Dramatyczna akcja ratunkowa w kopalni złota. Dziesiątki ofiar i rannych

      Dramatyczna akcja ratunkowa w kopalni złota. Dziesiątki ofiar i rannych

    • RMF24 (Poland)11:48
      Dramatyczna akcja ratunkowa w kopalni złota. Co najmniej 67 ofiar

      Dramatyczna akcja ratunkowa w kopalni złota. Co najmniej 67 ofiar

    • Index.hr (Croatia)12:11
      Urušio se rudnik zlata u Sudanu, najmanje 67 mrtvih

      U URUŠAVANJU rudnika zlata u sudanskoj pokrajini Zapadni Kordofan poginulo je najmanje 67 ljudi.

    • Tagesschau (Germany)12:54
      Mindestens 60 Tote bei Einsturz von Goldmine im Sudan

      Beim Einsturz einer Goldmine im Sudan sind mindestens 60 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Möglicherweise könnten weitere Arbeiter noch verschüttet sein. Das Land ist ein weltweit wichtiger Goldproduzent. Von Moritz Behrendt.

    • Al Jazeera English13:15
      Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

      Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)13:31
      Sudan: Mindestens 60 Tote bei Einsturz von Goldmine im Sudan

      Im Sudan sind mehr als 60 Menschen bei einem Mineneinsturz gestorben. Anwohner suchen mit einfachen Mitteln nach Zerschütteten im von der RSF-Miliz kontrollierten Gebiet.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:58
      67 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan

      Search operations continue for survivors, people trapped under rubble, says Sudan Doctors Network

    • Die Zeit (Germany)15:31
      Bergbau: Dutzende Tote bei Einsturz von Goldmine im Sudan
    • NYT World18:10
      Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70

      Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited” because of a lack of specialized equipment.

    • theyeshivaworld.com20:30
      A Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 67 People And Many Are Missing

      A gold mine collapse in a remote area in Sudan has killed at least 67 people, a medical group and survivors said Wednesday, the latest tragedy in a nation mired in a devastating war. The survivors said the collapse took place at al-Zara gold mine in the town of Nuhud in West Kordofan province, which […]

11. Thu, 17 September 2026

    5 reports
    • AllAfrica04:41
      Sudan: Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills Dozens As Search for Missing Continues

      [RFI] At least 60 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in southern Sudan, with many more still missing and feared dead beneath the rubble.

    • AllAfrica06:37
      Africa: All of Africa Today

      [allAfrica] Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60

    • themedialine.org08:41
      Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 82, Many Still Missing as Rescuers Lack Equipment

      At least 82 people have died in the […]

    • sundayexpress.co.ls11:14
      At least 82 dead in Sudan gold mine collapse as search continues

      Local officials and rescuers say dozens remain unaccounted for at an informal mine in West Kordofan, where equipment shortages are hampering recovery work.

    • Le Monde English23:06edited after publishing
      In Nigeria, 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody

      previouslyThirty-seven suspected illegal miners died while in custody

      Nigerian police have launched an investigation into the deaths of the miners, who were in the custody of the country's civil defense corps.

12. Fri, 18 September 2026

    5 reports
    • DW Top Stories03:31
      Nigeria: At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody

      Dozens of suspects accused of illegal mining were found dead in custody in Nigeria's north-central Niger State. Officials blame disease, while reports cite overcrowding and poor ventilation.

      1 reprint

      • AllAfrica18 Sept, 06:49their copy
    • AllAfrica04:35
      Sudan: Death Toll Tops 80 in West Kordofan Mine Disaster As Rescue Effort Falters

      [Dabanga] En Nahud -- At least 80 people have died after a gold mine collapsed near El Nahud in West Kordofan, according to a local administration official. A further 50 people are injured, while the number still trapped underground remains unknown.

    • AllAfrica06:34
      Nigeria: 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Custody

      [Daily Trust] At least 37 artisanal miners, including teenagers, have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.

    • Al Jazeera English06:45
      Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects

      Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.

    • AllAfrica09:25
      Nigeria: Over 20 Feared Trapped in Taraba Mining Pit Collapse

      [Premium Times] A mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Thursday.

13. Sat, 19 September 2026

    1 report
    • leadership.ng20:22
      Taraba Mining Pit Collapse: 4 Dead, 1 Rescued Alive, Not 20 Feared Dead -- Eyewitnesses

      Contrary to earlier reports that more than 20 people were feared dead in the mining pit collapse at Mayo Kam in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State,

14. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
    • english.news.cn00:30
      10 artisanal miners killed, 21 injured in mine collapse in E. Sudan

      10 artisanal miners killed, 21 injured in mine collapse in E. Sudan-

    • AllAfrica04:50
      Sudan: Six Killed, Dozens Injured in Red Sea Mine Collapse

      [Dabanga] El Ansari Market, Red Sea State -- At least six artisanal miners have been killed and dozens injured after four mining shafts collapsed at the Oni El Dakkan mine in Jebeit Minerals locality in Sudan's Red Sea state. Miners told Radio Dabanga that those injured were taken from the mine, near El Ansari market, to Port Sudan, about 300km away.

15. Tue, 22 September 2026

    1 report
    • Al Jazeera English08:54
      ‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation

      Nearly 100 people have died in recent days in the scramble for gold, whose value has grown in a shattered economy.

16. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:31
      10 miners trapped after gold mine tunnel collapses in northern Afghanistan

      Rescue operation underway in Takhar province, local media reports

17. Fri, 2 October 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:14
      Death of 7 miners in Philippines likely due to gas poisoning: Police

      Relatives believe incident on northern island of Luzon Island was accidental, says local media

18. Thu, 8 October 2026

    1 report
    • wrp.org.uk23:00
      RSF refused to rescue trapped miners after 82 killed in Sudan gold pit collapse – say survivors

      Fighters of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) refused to help rescue dozens of men trapped when a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state on 15th September, killing at least 82 people, survivors say. The collapse at the Al-Zaraa mine near Al-Nuhud brought six interconnected shafts down into one another. About 50 people were […]

19. Sun, 11 October 2026

    6 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:59
      Dozens of miners killed or injured in airstrike near Sudan-Egypt border: Medical group

      Sudan Doctors Network cites preliminary reports of casualties among artisanal miners

    • DW Top Stories19:41
      Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border

      A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining.

      1 reprint

      • AllAfrica12 Oct, 05:37their copy
    • Die Zeit (Germany)20:31
      Goldmine zwischen Ägypten und Sudan: Mindestens 72 Tote nach Angriff auf Goldmine

      Die ägyptische Luftwaffe hat laut Menschenrechtsaktivisten eine Goldmine an der Grenze zum Sudan angegriffen. Es gibt offenbar viele Tote. Ägypten äußerte sich nicht.

    • Al Jazeera English20:44
      Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border

      An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.

    • BBC News World21:12
      Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

      Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday.

    • Al Jazeera English22:08
      At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor

      Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.

20. Mon, 12 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Al Jazeera English15:30
      Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity

      Deadly air raids on gold miners in Sudan expose deepening border lawlessness and regional instability.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:44
      Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity

      Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity Al Jazeera ‘There Are No Words’: Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border The New York Times Africa’s most powerful military launches crackdown on illegal prospecting of Eastern desert gold in a North African nation Business Insider Africa At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike, rights monitor says CNN Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says BBC

21. Mon, 19 October 2026

    4 reports
    • aol.co.uk18:36
      'Up to 20 dead' and dozens trapped after horror mine collapse in Colombia

      An emergency has been declared after a mine collapsed in the village of El Chambero in the south west of Colombia with as many as 20 people also feared dead, according to local reports

    • El Mundo (Spain)20:42
      Al menos seis personas mueren por el colapso de mina ilegal de oro en el suroeste en Colombia

      El hecho se registró en una zona rural de Santa Bárbara de Iscuandé Leer

    • Le Figaro (France)20:47edited after publishing
      Un effondrement dans une mine d’or illégale fait 14 morts en Colombie

      previouslyUn effondrement dans une mine d’or illégale fait neuf morts en Colombie

      Selon le gouvernement du Nariño, les équipes de secours ont du mal à accéder au lieu de l’accident en raison du terrain difficile et de la présence de groupes criminels.

    • Al Jazeera English23:56
      Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people

      Illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured.

22. Tue, 20 October 2026

    15 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)00:15
      Kolumbien: Mindestens 14 Tote bei Einsturz illegaler Goldmine in Kolumbien

      In Kolumbien ist eine Goldmine eingestürzt. Behörden zählen mindestens 14 Tote. Der örtliche Gouverneur fordert bessere Arbeitsbedingungen für Bergleute.

    • Times of India00:18
      14 killed, 7 injured in illegal gold mine collapse in Colombia
    • ČT24 (Czechia)01:42
      Při sesuvu v nelegálním zlatém dole v Kolumbii zemřelo čtrnáct lidí

      Při závalu v nelegálním zlatém dole na jihozápadě Kolumbie zahynulo čtrnáct lidí a dalších sedm utrpělo zranění, uvedla agentura Reuters. Podle místních úřadů se pohřešuje dalších dvanáct až patnáct horníků, informovala stanice al-Džazíra. Neštěstí se stalo v odlehlé oblasti departementu Nariño, která je přístupná pouze lodí nebo malými letadly.

    • Le Monde (France)01:50
      En Colombie, un éboulement dans une mine d’or illégale fait 14 morts

      Les opérations de recherche ont cessé sur le site de cette exploitation située dans le Nariño, dans le sud-ouest du pays, où sévissent les groupes criminels qui se financent notamment grâce à l’extraction illégale d’or.

    • Al Jazeera English03:55
      Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse

      Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse

    • 24sata (Croatia)04:21
      Urušio se ilegalni rudnik zlata u Kolumbiji, 14 ljudi je poginulo

      Nesreća se dogodila u ruralnom području Chambero, u općini Santa Barbara de Iscuande, koja se nalazi u pokrajini Nariño.

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    • Novinky (Czechia)04:35
      Při sesuvu v kolumbijském ilegálním zlatém dole zemřelo 14 lidí

      Čtrnáct lidí zahynulo a dalších sedm osob utrpělo zranění při sesuvu v nelegálním zlatém dole v jihozápadní Kolumbii. S odkazem na pondělní oznámení kolumbijských úřadů o tom informuje agentura Reuters.

    • tportal (Croatia)05:20
      Urušio se ilegalni rudnik zlata u Kolumbiji, ima mrtvih i ozlijeđenih

      Četrnaest osoba poginulo je, a još sedam ih je ozlijeđeno nakon urušavanja ilegalnog rudnika zlata na jugozapadu Kolumbije, priopćile su lokalne vlasti u ponedjeljak

    • RMF24 (Poland)05:21
      Tragedia w kopalni złota w Kolumbii. Na pracujących górników osunęła się ziemia

      Tragedia w kopalni złota w Kolumbii. Na pracujących górników osunęła się ziemia

    • Euronews06:53
      At least 14 killed and seven injured in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia

      Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.

    • NYT World06:58
      14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in Colombia

      The mine is among a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia that are fueled by the metal’s rising global price.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)07:19
      VIDEO Odron u ilegalnom rudniku zlata u Kolumbiji. Najmanje 14 mrtvih

      U ODRONU u ilegalnom rudniku zlata u Kolumbiji poginulo je 14, a ozlijeđeno 7 ljudi. Regiju Nariño, gdje se nesreća dogodila, kontroliraju naoružane skupine koje se bave ilegalnim rudarstvom.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:03
      Death toll from gold mine collapse in Colombia rises to 14

      7 others injured, including 4 seriously, after section of open-pit mine collapses in southwestern Narino department

    • malawi24.com12:00
      Gold mine horror kills grandmother, grandchild

      A 53-year-old woman and her grandchild died after a gold mine collapsed on them in Kasungu District, while her 20-year-old son survived with injuries.The

    • AllAfrica12:21
      Zimbabwe: Two Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Bindura Mine Blast

      [263Chat] Two people have been killed and three others seriously injured in a blasting accident at Goldry Mining Syndicate in Bindura, police have confirmed.

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    • El País (Spain)03:30
      Bombardeos, colapsos y saqueos: la trampa mortal de las minas de oro en Sudán

      Más allá de proporcionar un sustento a millones de personas, el codiciado metal financia las campañas militares de los bandos en guerra, mientras cientos de personas mueren en unas minas, en las que trabajan en condiciones muy peligrosas, en el país africano que sufre la mayor crisis humanitaria del mundo