Over 30 Presumed Dead in Zambia Mine Landslide

Illegal miners trapped after heavy rains cause landslides at a copper mine in Chingola.

Over 30 miners are trapped and presumed dead after heavy rains caused landslides at a copper mine in Chingola, Zambia.
The miners were engaged in illegal mining activities without the knowledge of the mine owners.
Rescue teams are on site, but no bodies have been retrieved yet.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema expressed his condolences and gratitude to the rescuers and volunteers.
Illegal artisanal mining is common in Chingola, a city known for being home to one of the biggest open-pit mines in the world.