Worker killed in Egypt gold mine rock fall
A worker died and five others were injured following a rock collapse inside a tunnel at the Sukhari Gold Mine in Egypt, which is considered the largest gold mine in the country. It is located in the Eastern Desert, about 30 kilometers southwest of Marsa Alam. The incident occurred inside one of the tunnels underground, and the injured were transported to the hospital, where preliminary reports confirmed their condition is stable. The incident drew the attention of the government, as Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Deboi ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the circumstances of the accident and review safety procedures, with work in the affected area suspended until the investigations are complete. The mine produces approximately 500,000 ounces of gold annually and is considered a leading project in rehabilitating Egypt’s mining sector and attracting foreign investments. Accidents at mines are relatively rare in Egypt, especially at the Sukhari Mine.
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