Central African Republic shuts down collapsed gold mining site that killed more than 100
Summary
The Central African Republic government closed the Zamboye gold mining site after it collapsed and killed more than 100 people. The closure was due to failure to follow mining rules, and authorities continue investigating the accident.Key Facts
- The gold mine collapse happened at the Zamboye site in western Central African Republic.
- More than 100 people died, and several others were injured in the collapse.
- The government shut down the site because it did not follow mining safety and administrative rules.
- The mining disaster is one of several incidents in the country, where many people rely on small-scale mining for income.
- Miners often work without proper safety equipment or protections, increasing the risk of accidents.
- The authorities had already closed the site, but illegal mining continued there.
- A local group leader said the illegal miners were operating outside the law.
- Rescue efforts were difficult due to limited skills and equipment for such a large accident.
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