Geita — EGHT artisanal miners have been killed due to underground pit collapse at Igando Village in Magenge Ward, Geita Region. In his address, Geita Regional Mining Officer, Mr Martin Shija said the area where the accident occurred was licensed to one -Abdul Joseph, but banned for artisanal mining activities in September 2022. RPC Sarakikya named the deceased as Emmanuel Chacha (25), a resident of Kemakorere village in Tarime District, Mara Region. RPC Sarakikya has said that the incident happened on Saturday around 11 pm inside the mine operated by the Barrick Company in partnership with the government of Tanzania, through the Twiga Minerals Company. However, RPC Sarakikya said that he will provide a full report of the incident after the autopsy of the deceased is completed.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 13, 2023 21:55 UTC