Over 100 Miners Die in Zamboye Gold-Mining Collapse

More than 100 artisanal miners died following the collapse of a gold-mining site in Zamboye, Central African Republic. Dele Alake, Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), extended condolences to the government and families affected by this tragedy.

He highlighted the dangers of illegal and unregulated mining, which not only deprives African nations of revenue but also endangers lives. Alake stressed that no mineral is worth the loss of human life and called for a balanced approach to artisanal and small-scale mining that includes strict enforcement of laws against illegal mining while creating legal pathways for miners.

He advocated for a continental approach to strengthen regulations, improve mine safety standards, and ensure that Africa's mineral wealth benefits communities rather than leads to preventable deaths. Alake concluded that the tragedy in Zamboye should prompt action rather than be forgotten as just another statistic.