Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills at Least 43
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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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse
The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.BBC News - 4d -
Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse
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Gold mine collapse kills at least 42 people and injures several others in Mali
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Gold mine collapse in Mali kills 42, injures several others
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