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Artisanal miner dies after being trapped underground while mining chrome with wife
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A 42-year-old artisanal miner from Mvurwi died after becoming trapped underground while mining chrome with his wife at Matimbe Farm in Mashonaland Central province.
The deceased, identified as Johane Tonny, was reportedly carrying out mining activities alongside his 38-year-old wife, Shorai Yaso, when the fatal incident occurred.
Mashonaland Central provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident and urged artisanal miners to prioritise safety when conducting mining operations.
Mundembe warned against unsafe mining practices, stressing the importance of following proper mining procedures to prevent accidents and unnecessary loss of life.
He also encouraged artisanal miners to formalise their operations and comply with established mining safety regulations.
Police have repeatedly expressed concern over mining-related fatalities, particularly those associated with illegal and poorly supervised artisanal mining activities.
Authorities continue to urge miners to adopt appropriate safety measures to reduce the risk of underground accidents and protect lives.
The deceased, identified as Johane Tonny, was reportedly carrying out mining activities alongside his 38-year-old wife, Shorai Yaso, when the fatal incident occurred.
Mashonaland Central provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident and urged artisanal miners to prioritise safety when conducting mining operations.
Mundembe warned against unsafe mining practices, stressing the importance of following proper mining procedures to prevent accidents and unnecessary loss of life.
He also encouraged artisanal miners to formalise their operations and comply with established mining safety regulations.
Police have repeatedly expressed concern over mining-related fatalities, particularly those associated with illegal and poorly supervised artisanal mining activities.
Authorities continue to urge miners to adopt appropriate safety measures to reduce the risk of underground accidents and protect lives.
Source - Byo24News
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