Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills 42, Injures Many More

Bamako: A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kenieba district where the accident occurred. It is the second major accident this year in the French-speaking West African country, which is one of Africa’s top three gold producers. Late on Saturday, Malian television announced the collapse of the site at Bilali Koto in the commune of Dabia, with a provisional death toll of 42 and many injured. The prefect of Kenieba, who represents the government in the locality, confirmed the incident. The death toll of…