illegal mining operation
Coverage of illegal mining operation in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Govt Arrests Two Suspected Illegal Miners, Shuts Osun Mining Site
The Nigerian federal government arrested two suspected illegal miners and shut down the Osun Mining Site. The suspects are cooperating with investigators to identify sponsors of the illegal mining operation as authorities work to curb unlawful mineral exploitation.
- FG arrests two suspected illegal miners, shuts Osun mining site
The federal government arrested two suspected illegal miners and shut down an Osun mining site. The suspects are assisting in identifying the sponsors of the operation as authorities work to curb unlawful mineral exploitation.
- A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
A collapse at an illegal mining operation in Huize County, Yunnan province, China killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., with rescuers recovering six trapped individuals. Authorities are investigating, and a recent coal mine explosion in Shanxi province also highlighted safety violations.
- A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
A collapse at an illegal mining operation in China's Huize County, Yunnan province, killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred in Baiwu village, and authorities are investigating. A week prior, a deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi province killed at least 82 people.
- A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
A collapse during an illegal mining operation in China has killed five people and injured one other person. The incident occurred at an unauthorized mining site, resulting in multiple fatalities and a critical injury.