A landslide at a gold mine in western Indonesia has tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 people and left dozens more missing. The disaster occurred at a remote site in West Sumatra province following heavy rainfall, highlighting the dangers of unlicensed mining operations in the region.
Search and rescue efforts for 30 people presumed trapped under a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island have been suspended due to heavy rainfall. The landslide, which occurred on Sunday, buried makeshift camps of over 100 villagers searching for gold, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 92 survivors. Authorities are facing challenges in the rescue operation due to difficult terrain, unstable soil, and heavy rain.
A militia attack on a gold mine in northeastern Congo resulted in the deaths of six Chinese miners and two Congolese soldiers. The attack, claimed by the CODECO militia, highlights the escalating violence in the resource-rich region, where numerous armed groups fight for control of valuable minerals.
