Maputo — The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine in Vanduzi district, in the central Mozambican province of Manica, has risen from nine to 11.
The tragedy took place on Sunday in a notorious mining region known as “Seis Carros” (“Six cars”).
The “Seis Carros” mining region has become one of the largest centres of attraction for gold miners in Manica. It is estimated that more than ten thousand people, both Mozambicans and foreigners, are seeking gold there, despite the risks.
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