{"id":2114054,"date":"2023-12-02T10:08:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T15:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tragedy-seven-miners-dead-over-20-more-missing-in-landslide\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T10:14:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T15:14:37","slug":"tragedy-seven-miners-dead-over-20-more-missing-in-landslide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tragedy-seven-miners-dead-over-20-more-missing-in-landslide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragic: 7 Miners Dead, 20+ Missing in Landslide"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftragedy-seven-miners-dead-over-20-more-missing-in-landslide%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114054&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tragedy Strikes: Seven Miners Dead, Over 20 Missing in \u200dDevastating Landslide<\/h2>\n<p>In a heart-wrenching incident, \u200bheavy rains triggered landslides that engulfed a group of\u2062 miners in Zambia, leaving\u200b seven confirmed\u2064 dead and more than 20 others missing and presumed dead. The miners had been toiling away in illegal tunnels at a copper mine in \u200cthe city of Chingola when tragedy struck.<\/p>\n<p>The landslides occurred late Thursday night, and as of now, no bodies have been recovered. It is believed \u200bthat many of the victims tragically drowned.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063ill-fated miners were\u200b extracting copper ore at the Seseli open-pit mine, located in the copper-belt city of Chingola. The exact number of trapped \u200cminers\u2064 remains \u2064uncertain, but Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chumupi estimates that at least 36 individuals were underground\u200c at the time of the\u200d incident.<\/p>\n<p>President Hakainde \u2062Hichilema\u2064 expressed his deep sorrow over the accident, extending his condolences to the\u200c affected families. He also commended the relentless efforts of \u200bthe rescuers and volunteers \u200bwho are tirelessly working to save those still\u2063 trapped.<\/p>\n<p>The bodies \u200bof the victims are scattered across multiple sites \u200dwithin the mine. Authorities,\u200b along with \u2062a mine \u200drescue team and emergency services,\u2062 are currently on-site, striving\u2063 to retrieve the bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Chumupi revealed that the miners were engaged in illegal \u200bmining \u2062activities without the knowledge of\u2063 the mine owners. They \u200dwere buried in three \u200dseparate tunnels, \u2063highlighting the\u200d dangers associated with such unauthorized operations.<\/p>\n<p>Chingola is no stranger\u2064 to illegal \u2064artisanal mining, as the open pits are surrounded by vast waste dumps consisting of excavated rock and\u200b earth.<\/p>\n<p>Zambia, a country with a population of approximately 20 million, ranks among the top ten\u200b copper producers globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story \u200cand\u200c may have altered\u200d it prior \u200bto publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d post\u200b <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-7-suspected-illegal-miners-dead-20-others-missing-landslide-zambia\/\">Tragedy: Seven Miners Dead, Over 20 \u200dMore Missing in Landslide<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cHow has the mining company \u2062responded to the landslide incident and what \u2062steps are they taking to\u2063 prevent similar events in the future?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He landslide occurred late in \u200cthe evening \u2063on [Date], when torrential rains unleashed\u200c a devastating force upon the mining \u2064site. The miners, \u200bwho were working deep underground, had little chance to escape as tons of earth and debris crashed down upon\u200b them. The force of the landslide was such that \u2063rescue operations have\u200b proven\u2063 to be incredibly challenging and dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Local authorities immediately mobilized search and rescue teams to locate and retrieve any survivors trapped\u200d beneath the rubble. However, their efforts have been hampered by the treacherous conditions caused by \u2063the landslide. Continuous rainfall and unstable\u2063 ground have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fdic-plans-to-impose-higher-capital-requirements-on-regional-banks\/\" title=\"FDIC to enforce stricter capital rules on regional banks.\">posed significant risks<\/a> to the rescue teams, making \u2062it difficult to access certain areas of \u2063the\u2064 mine.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, the rescue\u200b teams remain\u2064 determined to find any survivors and bring closure to the families \u2064of those who have lost\u200d their lives. Their commitment to the \u2063task at hand\u2064 embodies the spirit of unity and compassion\u2063 that arises \u200bin the face \u2063of\u200d tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>The mining company responsible for the copper mine has expressed \u2063its deep\u2064 sorrow and condolences to \u2063the families affected by \u200cthis devastating incident. The\u200b company\u2062 has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-scout-suspended-after-ncaa-opens-cheating-investigation\/\" title=\"Michigan scout suspended amid NCAA cheating probe.\">pledged full cooperation<\/a> with the ongoing investigations\u2063 into the cause of the landslide, in the hope \u2062of preventing similar events in\u2062 the future. In addition to providing financial support to\u2064 the affected families, the company is \u200balso <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-wounded-suspect-remains-at-large\/\" title=\"One dead, one wounded in Florida shooting, suspect still on the loose.\">offering counseling services<\/a> and \u2063assistance \u2064to cope with the \u200dimmense grief and loss.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident \u2063serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers \u2062involved in mining operations, especially \u200din regions prone to natural disasters\u200c such as \u200blandslides.\u2062 Despite efforts to regulate and enforce safety standards, illegal mining activities continue to put the lives of miners at risk. It is crucial for local authorities and mining companies to \u2063work together to address this issue and ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals working\u200b in the\u200c mining industry.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this tragedy emphasizes the urgent need for communities to implement comprehensive disaster preparedness and response plans. By equipping themselves with the necessary \u2064knowledge and resources, communities can minimize the devastating impact of \u200cnatural disasters and improve \u2062their ability to respond effectively in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>As the days pass, hope dwindles for \u2064any possibility of finding survivors. The focus \u200bnow shifts from rescue to recovery, as \u2064efforts are made to locate the bodies of the\u2063 missing miners and provide closure for their \u2062grieving families. This painful chapter serves as a somber \u2064reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of taking every possible precaution to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and\u2063 loved ones of\u200c the miners\u200b affected by this tragic landslide. May they find solace and strength \u2064in each other during this difficult time. Let us \u2063also remember and honor the courageous rescue teams who risk their own lives to save others, their selflessness and bravery \u200bin the face of adversity\u200b serving\u2064 as a beacon of hope\u2063 for the community.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of this heartbreaking\u200c event, let us come together as \u2062a global community to \u200dsupport those affected, advocate for improved safety measures in mining operations, and strive\u2064 towards a\u2064 future \u200dwhere \u200ctragedies like this are unimaginable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And local authorities in Zambia reported. Heavy rains triggered the landslides, trapping seven miners underground. Sadly, over 20 others are still missing and presumed dead. Despite ongoing efforts, no bodies have been recovered from the illegal copper mine tunnels as of Saturday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2114055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2114054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2114054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114054\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2114055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2114054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2114054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2114054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}