Gold mine collapse in Suriname leaves at least 10 dead, authorities say
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PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A minimum of 10 folks died after an unlawful gold mine collapsed Monday within the South American nation of Suriname, authorities stated.

Police, navy officers and rescue crews have been dispatched to the mine, which is situated within the nation’s rural southern area. The miners are believed to have constructed their very own tunnels to seek for gold, a typical incidence in Suriname, officers stated.

It wasn’t instantly clear what induced the collapse.

“There’s nonetheless quite a lot of uncertainty,” stated President Chan Santokhi. “It is necessary that we now get the scenario underneath management.”

Santokhi was attending a authorities funds assembly when the incident occurred, forcing him to interrupt these talking saying, “One thing horrible is occurring.”

Suriname is understood for its gold mines, with U.S. and Canadian corporations closely invested in such operations. Casual gold mining additionally has elevated lately.