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One dead and two injured in illegal mine collapse in central Mozambique

Now13 September 2026 at 21:30

One person died and two were injured in the collapse of an illegal mine in Moiane locality, Gilé district, Zambezia province, in the central region of Mozambique.

The accident happened during a clandestine mining extraction operation, when a landslide occurred over the workers.

Local authorities have not yet released information about the identity of the victims or the exact circumstances that led to the structure's collapse.

This incident adds to other similar fatal cases that have been occurring in illegal mining operations in the region, highlighting the risks associated with this clandestine activity that persists in various areas of the country.

Why this matters

The accident underscores the deadly risks of illegal mines that proliferate in Zambezia province, directly affecting local communities and artisanal miners. This incident follows the trend of similar cases in the region, raising concerns about safety and the lack of regulation of illegal mining activities.

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