At least 70 people have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed in Sudan's West Kordofan, according to Al Jazeera, which in a later report put the toll at least 82.
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Key facts
- A gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan killed at least 70 people, according to Al Jazeera.
- A later Al Jazeera report put the death toll at at least 82.
- The disaster involved a series of adjoining mining shafts that collapsed.
- The victims were artisanal miners.
- The incident was reported by Al Jazeera on 16 September 2026.
At least 70 people have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan, according to Al Jazeera. A later report by the outlet put the death toll at at least 82.
The outlet reported that dozens of artisanal miners were killed when the shafts gave way. Artisanal mining typically refers to small-scale operations carried out by individual workers or informal groups rather than large industrial firms.
Al Jazeera’s reporting indicated the collapse affected multiple adjoining shafts.
The incident was reported on 16 September 2026. Beyond the death toll and the location, further details on the cause of the collapse and the response effort were not provided in the available sources.
Why it matters
The reported deaths of dozens of workers in a single shaft collapse point to the hazards faced by artisanal miners, though the available sources do not detail the cause of the disaster or broader safety conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Sudan gold mine collapse?
At least 70 people were killed, according to Al Jazeera.
Where did the mine collapse happen?
The collapse occurred in Sudan's West Kordofan region.
What caused the deaths?
According to Al Jazeera, a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed, killing dozens of artisanal miners. The underlying cause of the collapse was not specified in the available sources.
Timeline
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- Gold mine collapse kills 82 people in Sudan
Sky News: At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in war-torn Sudan, officials have said.
- Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Al Jazeera: Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.
- Gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Al Jazeera: Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.