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2019 Kohistan mine collapse

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On 6 January 2019, it was reported that a mine shaft in the Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan had collapsed, killing 30 people.[1] The makeshift shaft was reportedly being used to mine gold.[2] Afghan government sources noted that the mining operation was unregulated and illegal, and that most of the miners were local villagers trying to supplement their incomes through rudimentary gold mining.[3] It was reported that at least 7 other people were injured.[4] It was also reported that locals managed to only rescue 13 people while many others including children died.[5]

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  1. ^ "Afghan gold mine collapse kills 30". BBC News. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2019-01-07.
  2. ^ "30 killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan: officials". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-01-06.
  3. ^ "At least 30 gold miners killed in tunnel collapse in northern..." Reuters. 2019-01-06. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  4. ^ "Afghanistan gold mine collapse in Badakhshan kills 30". 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  5. ^ "Afghanistan gold mine collapse in Badakhshan kills 30". 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-05-23.