Five diamond miners trapped by mudslide presumed dead, South African minister says
Five diamond miners, missing since Tuesday, are now presumed deceased, as reported by South African authorities on Fri, Oct 6, 2023. The miners were trapped over 800 meters underground due to a mudslide at the Ekapa mine in Kimberly.
Five diamond miners, missing since Tuesday, are now presumed deceased, as reported by South African authorities on Fri, Oct 6, 2023. The miners were trapped over 800 meters underground due to a mudslide at the Ekapa mine in Kimberly.
The South African mining minister stated that efforts are now focused on retrieving the bodies. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.
Following the mudslide, all operations at the mine have been halted. Ekapa Minerals, the company managing the mine, announced that rescue operations continue, emphasizing their commitment to recovery efforts.
Five diamond miners, missing since Tuesday, are now presumed deceased, as reported by South African authorities on Fri, Oct 6, 2023.
The Minerals Council of South Africa reported a record low of 41 mining-related fatalities last year, a significant decrease compared to previous decades. Kimberly, a central hub for diamond mining since the late 1800s, remains a key player in the global diamond industry.
South Africa is a leading producer of diamonds and gold and holds the top position in platinum production worldwide.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
