Coverage dated February 21, 2022

Explosion at gold mining site kills at least 59, injures more than 100 in West Africa: "Bodies everywhere"

Headline from CBS News

The explosion was believed to have been caused by chemicals used to treat gold that were stocked at the site.

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Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

NBC Chicago
Gold Mining Site Blast Reportedly Kills 59 in Burkina Faso (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Feb 21, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
Burkina Faso’s national broadcaster says at least 59 people are dead after an explosion at a gold mining site in the southwest
The Hill
Gold mining blast in Burkina Faso kills 59, injures more than 100 (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 21, 2022
The Hill's feed description
A blast in a Burkina Faso gold mine has killed 59 people and injured more than 100 others,
CBS News
Explosion at gold mining site kills at least 59, injures more than 100 in West Africa: "Bodies everywhere" (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 21, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The explosion was believed to have been caused by chemicals used to treat gold that were stocked at the site.
France 24
Dozens killed in explosion at gold mine in southwest Burkina Faso (opens France 24)
Published Feb 21, 2022
France 24's feed description
About 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in southwest Burkina Faso, state television reported, citing local officials.
Al Jazeera
Explosion reportedly kills 59 near Burkina Faso gold mine (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 21, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Mining operations in Burkina Faso have become increasingly dangerous at small and larger mines.

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