Congo Miners Trapped After Shaft Collapse at Gold Mine

Gold Mine Shaft Collapse in Eastern Congo

• ⚠️ An unknown number of miners are trapped underground at a gold mine in eastern Congo following a shaft collapse.
• 📌 Rescue efforts were ongoing on Tuesday after the collapse occurred on Sunday.
• 💬 One miner, Kandro Mapendano, stated that up to 30 people may have been in the shaft, with friends not returning from their overnight shift.

Precarious Mining Conditions

• 📍 The Lamera Artisanal Mine in South Kivu province is described as a sprawling site with makeshift tents and basic equipment, known for its precarious working conditions.
• 👂 Miner Kristoff Bisere recounted hearing screams the day before the collapse, initially dismissed as usual panic, only realizing the severity in the morning.
• 📊 Local sources suggest dozens may have been affected, but no official figures have been released.