At least 11 miners died following a collapse at the Kirsh al-Fil gold mine in Sudan, according to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company. With safety standards often neglected in artisanal mining, accidents are frequent. This incident occurred in a mine that had previously been suspended due to safety risks. The situation is exacerbated by Sudan's ongoing civil war, where both sides rely on gold mining for funding, leading to smuggling of gold outside the country to evade sanctions and controls.
A least 11 miners were killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan, emphasizing the dire situation in artisanal mining where safety standards are often neglected.
The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company had previously warned against continued activity in the Kirsh al-Fil mine due to its risk to life, highlighting ongoing safety issues.
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