Illegal mining killed at least nine people in three days in central Mozambique

At least nine people died in a period of three days in central Mozambique due to illegal mining activities. The excavations began at about half a meter deep, after gold was discovered at the site. The information about the gold discovery successively attracted more miners to the location, increasing the number of people involved in the illegal extraction. The incident highlights the risks associated with artisanal and clandestine mining in the region, which frequently occurs without adequate safety measures.