Landslide kills at least 28 at illegal gold mine in Angola
A landslide at an illegal gold mining site in Angola's northwestern Bengo province killed at least 28 people on Saturday. Local authorities reported four rescues and said search operations had ended.
news.google.comAt least 28 people died when a landslide hit an illegal gold mining site in Angola's northwestern Bengo province on Saturday, local authorities said. The victims were aged between 16 and 35, according to the same statement. Four people were rescued, and search operations were completed by Sunday.
Angola's mining sector Illegal mining in Angola has long been linked to diamonds. The country is now expanding into gold and copper as diamond prices fall and synthetic diamonds increase. A general view of mineral bags at the Port of Lobito was published alongside the report but was not connected to the accident site.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- Saturday
Landslide struck illegal gold mine in Bengo province.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - Sunday
Authorities reported 28 deaths, four rescues, and end of search.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post
Potential Impact
- 01
Provincial civil protection services completed search operations.
- 02
Angola continues shift from diamond to gold and copper mining.
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