Coverage dated December 1, 2023

Zambia landslides bury miners digging tunnels illegally, killing 7 and leaving more than 20 missing

Headline from The Republic

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Seven miners were confirmed dead and more than 20 others were missing and presumed dead after heavy rains caused landslides that buried them inside tunnels they had been digging illegally at a copper mine in Zambia, police and local authorities said Saturday.

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  1. The Republic

    Zambia landslides bury miners digging tunnels illegally, killing 7 and leaving more than 20 missing (opens The Republic)

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    LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Seven miners were confirmed dead and more than 20 others were missing and presumed dead after heavy rains caused landslides that buried them inside tunnels they had been digging illegally at a copper mine in Zambia, police and local authorities said Saturday.

  2. Fox News

    Zambian landslide: At least 7 miners killed, 20 missing after copper mine catastrophe (opens Fox News)

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    Police and local authorities are reporting at least seven miners killed and dozens believed dead after heavy rains caused a landslide at a copper mine.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Zambia landslides bury miners digging tunnels illegally, killing 7 and leaving more than 20 missing - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Seven miners were confirmed dead and more than 20 others were missing and presumed dead after heavy rains caused landslides that buried them inside tunnels they had been digging illegally at a copper mine in Zambia, police and local authorities said Saturday.

  4. Voice of America

    Zambia Landslides Kill 7 Miners Illegally Digging Tunnels; More Than 20 Missing (opens Voice of America)

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    Seven miners were confirmed dead, and more than 20 others were missing and presumed dead after heavy rains caused landslides that buried them inside tunnels they had been digging illegally at a copper mine in Zambia, police and local authorities said Saturday. No bodies had yet been retrieved...

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