Saturday, 23/06/2018 09:58 (GMT+7)
A mine dump known locally as Black Mountain on June 20th collapsed in Zambia and killed at least dozens workers.
Photo for illustration (Source: lusakavoice.com)
The accident happened in Kitwe city on the Copperbelt province.
“The incident happened this morning and at least 10 people have been confirmed dead,” Copperbelt police chief Charity Katanga said by phone from Kitwe, 400 km north of the capital Lusaka.
An investigation into the incident has been opened, but plant managers said they believe it was an accident.
Last week, Governor of Kitwe, Christopher Kang’ombe showed concern over safety measures at the Black Mountain, one of the old heaps of waste rock, stating that safety measures at the mountain are a source of concern for the government.
Zambia is one of Africa’s biggest copper producers, and illegal mining activity is rife among poor communities in mining areas./.
Compiled by BTA