Several Feared Dead after Scott's Redwing Mine Collapsed
11 people are believed to be trapped approximately 20 meters below ground
Several Feared Dead after Scott's Redwing Mine Collapsed
Redwing Mine in Penhalonga is facing a potential crisis as 11 individuals are feared to be trapped following a collapse of one of its mineshafts.
Workers Dying Every Week at Redwing Mine
The mine, located 50 kilometres to the west of Mutare, belongs to Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, who also serves as Mabvuku-Tafara legislator (by ginde).
Mines Minister Soda Zhemu officially confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday, providing additional information about the mine shaft collapse.
According to Minister Zhemu, the mishap occurred between 5-6 a.m. on Thursday when the mineshaft collapsed, trapping multiple gold miners below ground.
11 people are believed to be trapped approximately 20 meters below ground.
Several Feared Dead after Scott's Redwing Mine Collapsed
Minister Zhemu mentioned that the mine shaft collapsed due to an earth tremor, whose origin is still under investigation.
The Minister explained that the miners had entered the mine through different shafts.
The rescue operation, initiated by Metallon Gold at Redwing Mine in collaboration with inspectors from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development’s Provincial Office, commenced around 9 a.m.
Scott Overlooked Traditional Ceremonies at Redwing Mine
However, the team had to withdraw after noticing that the ground was still curving in.
A subsequent attempt at noon revealed further collapse, with visible cracks on the surface and subsidence around the mine.
Metallon, the company overseeing the mine, expressed confidence that it could carry out the rescue mission on its own.
