In a tragic accident at an illegally operated goldmine in western Mali, at least 48 people have died due to a collapse. Mali, a leading gold producer in Africa, faces significant challenges with unregulated mining operations that frequently result in deadly incidents. Victims included a woman carrying her baby, and authorities are continuing the search for others who may be trapped. The site of the collapse was previously run by a Chinese company, illustrating the ongoing issues with unsafe mining practices in the region.
The collapse of an illegally operated goldmine in Mali led to the death of at least 48 people, highlighting the dangers of unregulated mining in the region.
Authorities are struggling to control unregulated gold mining sites in Mali, contributing to repeated deadly accidents and landslides in one of Africa's poorest countries.
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