Sukari mine halt after accident
The Sukari Gold Mine in Egypt has suspended underground mining operations following a rock fall accident that resulted in one worker's death and injuries to five others. Reports indicate that the incident occurred when a rock fell inside one of the tunnels while workers were present, leading to the death of a worker and injuries to others. The injured were transported to Marsa Alam Hospital, where their conditions are stable. The Egyptian Minister of Petroleum has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the causes of the accident, including reviewing safety procedures and determining whether geological or operational conditions contributed to the incident, with the aim of ensuring safety standards are met before resuming work in the area. The Sukari Mine is Egypt's largest gold producer, with annual revenues of approximately 15.8 tons, and is currently operated by AngloGold Ashanti following a $2.5 billion deal.
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