Coverage dated February 15, 2025

The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali

Headline from The Republic

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

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  1. The Republic

    The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali (opens The Republic)

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    BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

  2. NBC News

    Gold mine collapse in Mali kills 42, injures several others (opens NBC News)

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    BAMAKO, Mali — A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

  3. The Guardian

    At least 48 people killed in Mali goldmine collapse (opens The Guardian)

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    Rescuers still searching for victims at the illegally operated mine in the west of the country

  4. Green Field Reporter

    The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

  5. New York Times

    Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills at Least 43 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The accident took place in an open-pit area people had gone into in search of gold. Informal mining is a common and dangerous practice in much of West Africa.

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