Tragic Collapse of Illegal Gold Mine Claims Lives of 14 in Colombia, Search for Survivors Underway

10/20/2026

14 people have died and seven others have been injured after an illegal gold mine collapsed in a remote part of southwestern Colombia, prompting calls for improved mining safety and access for...

10/20/2026

The mine is among a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia that are fueled by the metal’s rising global price.

10/19/2026

14 people were killed and 7 others injured following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia, local authorities said on Monday. The accident took place

10/19/2026

BOGOTA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - ⁠14 ⁠people were killed ⁠and 7 others injured following the collapse of an illegal gold ‌mine in southwestern ‌Colombia, local authorities said ⁠on ⁠Monday. The accident...

10/19/2026

At least 14 miners were killed Monday when an open pit gold mine collapsed in a remote corner of Colombia’s Nariño province, authorities said

10/19/2026

AT LEAST 15 people have died after a massive landslide pummelled a gold mine in Colombia. More than 30 people were believed to be panning for the precious metal at the time of the disaster and it...