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.

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At least 82 people killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

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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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Sky Published 17 September 2026

At least 82 people killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

NYT Published 16 September 2026

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.

Euronews Published 16 September 2026

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

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