Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills Dozens

At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in Sudan, according to the latest report. The Al-Zaraa mine near El-Nahud in West Kordofan began collapsing after tunnels were dug very close together. Dozens more are missing, and rescue chances are limited due to a lack of specialized equipment.

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At least 82 people killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

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At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in war-torn Sudan, officials have said.

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At least 82 people killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in war-torn Sudan, officials have said.

NYT 16h ago

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.

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At least 60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan

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