Four Artisanal Miners Die in Shurugwi Mine Collapse

 

Zim Now Reporter

Four artisanal miners have died following a mine accident at Chengxi Gold Mine in Shurugwi on September 4, police have confirmed.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the victims were illegally prospecting for gold in a disused shaft when it collapsed, trapping them underground. 

Rescue efforts led to the retrieval of the bodies, which have since been taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Authorities continue to warn against the dangers of illegal mining activities, which remain prevalent in gold-rich districts such as Shurugwi. 

Disused shafts are often unstable, putting the lives of miners at risk of cave-ins and suffocation.