Search for trapped miners continues after attack at Northern Peru gold mine
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 () In northern Peru, rescuers are searching for up to 17 miners trapped in a small gold mine after it was allegedly attacked by suspected illegal miners. The mine collapse occurred in the Pataz district, a region with significant gold production from artisanal miners. Past incidents highlight ongoing violence and insecurity in the area, exacerbated by illegal mining.
A body has been recovered from a flooded coal mine in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso, where nine workers became trapped on January 6. Despite ongoing search and rescue efforts by teams, including a joint..