Official sources believe workers are still alive. Accident was caused by “Geomechanical failures at the entrance of a mine associated with illegal gold mining activities “.
At least 18 miners are arrested in an illegal gold mine located between the municipalities of Remedios and Segovia, in northwestern Colombia, official sources reported, who believe everyone is still alive.
According to a statement from the remedies of remedies, in the Department of Antioch, the accident occurred on Thursday, in the mine “El Miñón”, located in a sector known as Providence.
“It is assumed that the 18 miners arrested in El Miñón’s mine are alive! (…) fills us with hope to know that may be alive, And we are present, providing institutional support to streamline rescue work, “said the Ministry of Mines and Energy on social network X.
The accident, according to the National Mining Agency, was a collapse caused by “Geomechanical failures at the entrance of a mine associated with illegal gold mining activities”.
“The on -site work is focused on ensuring the safety of rescuers and the recovery of arrested miners,” the agency added.
Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, said they were activated “emergency protocols” and are working to bring the 18 miners “back health and saved.”
